Shankhpushpi or Shyamaktanta is a perennial herb that is used for its medicinal benefits. It helps to manage digestion and constipation due to its mild laxative property. It improves mental health and might help in managing depression due to its antidepressant activity.

Shankhpushpi is an important ingredient of medhya churna. It is the herb which helps in rejuvenation of nervous system. This herbal product is very beneficial to improve memory, recollect things and retain better, lack of concentration, insomnia, loss of memory and epilepsy.