ABSTRACT

Introduction Evolvulus alsinoides (Sankhaholi/Shankpushpi) commonly known as slender dwarf morning glory plant) belongs to the family Convolvulaceae. It grows in open and grassy places throughout almost all over India and subtropical countries of the world. It has been traditionally used in Unani system of medicine to cure various ailments like nervous debility, insanity, epilepsy, asthma, cough, cardiac disorders, renal diseases, diabetes, syphilis, gonorrhoea, excessive emission, haemorrhoids, etc. Methods Several databases (PubMed, PubMed Central, Science Direct, and Google Scholar), were used to identify scientific works and publications using keywords such as E. alsinoides L., Sankhaholi, Botanical description, Pharmacological activities and traditional uses. Aim This review article aims to outline the existing evidence-based claims of traditional uses, newer pharmacological actions, and the therapeutic potential of Evolvulus alsinoides. Results and Conclusion The current literature review and observations suggested that Evolvulus alsinoides is endowed with potent medicinal properties and also supports/justifies the traditional uses of the plant. However, further studies of herb and its phytochemicals are needed to isolate the unidentified active compound(s), newer indications & pharmacological action. Keywords: Evolvulus alsinoides; Sankhaholi; Nootropic; Anxiolytic; Neuroprotective
Publication date: 01/02/2025

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.2.8715