Dwarf morning-glory

Traditionally used

A small blue-flowered creeper of open ground, taken as a gentle nervine and memory tonic and, in decoction, for fevers and nervous exhaustion — the plant Indian tradition calls shankhpushpi, at home too in Caribbean bush medicine.

In three languages

Kreyòl — ranfòse memwa (tonik pou sèvo); kalme anksyete ak fatig nè; bese lafyèv, tous ak refwadisman; soulaje opresyon ak bwonchit

Français — Petit liseron à fleurs bleues des terrains ouverts, pris comme nervin doux et tonique de la mémoire et, en décoction, contre les fièvres et l'épuisement nerveux — la plante que la tradition indienne nomme shankhpushpi, chez elle aussi dans la médecine caribéenne.

Safety

Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.

⚑Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.

Sources & lineage

Kept alongside

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