Comments on: Shankhini (Canscora decussata): The Rare Bitter Herb for Epilepsy and Nervous Disorders https://www.ayurvedhealing.com/shankhini-canscora-decussata-rare-bitter-herb-epilepsy-nervous/ Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wellness Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:12:15 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 By: Rachel Adams https://www.ayurvedhealing.com/shankhini-canscora-decussata-rare-bitter-herb-epilepsy-nervous/#comment-686618 Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:12:15 +0000 https://www.ayurvedhealing.com/?p=3445#comment-686618 The protocol suggests taking Shankhini ghrita twice daily; has anyone noticed changes in sleep quality alongside seizure frequency?

]]> By: Jason Miller https://www.ayurvedhealing.com/shankhini-canscora-decussata-rare-bitter-herb-epilepsy-nervous/#comment-686617 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:25:01 +0000 https://www.ayurvedhealing.com/?p=3445#comment-686617 Conservation efforts mentioned, are there any nurseries in Kerala that now cultivate Canscora decussata for local practitioners?

]]> By: Karen Phillips https://www.ayurvedhealing.com/shankhini-canscora-decussata-rare-bitter-herb-epilepsy-nervous/#comment-686616 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:35:15 +0000 https://www.ayurvedhealing.com/?p=3445#comment-686616 It’s interesting that the article links Mangiferin to GABA modulation, which aligns with some recent studies on flavonoids and seizure thresholds.

]]> By: Jessica Reed https://www.ayurvedhealing.com/shankhini-canscora-decussata-rare-bitter-herb-epilepsy-nervous/#comment-686615 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:05:11 +0000 https://www.ayurvedhealing.com/?p=3445#comment-686615 The bitterness warning is spot on; my first sip of fresh juice made me grimace, but mixing with honey helped it go down.

]]> By: Andrew Collins https://www.ayurvedhealing.com/shankhini-canscora-decussata-rare-bitter-herb-epilepsy-nervous/#comment-686614 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:44:58 +0000 https://www.ayurvedhealing.com/?p=3445#comment-686614 Has anyone tried making the Shankhini ghrita with buffalo ghee instead of cow’s ghee, and did it affect the potency?

]]> By: Sneha Iyer https://www.ayurvedhealing.com/shankhini-canscora-decussata-rare-bitter-herb-epilepsy-nervous/#comment-53464 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:10:14 +0000 https://www.ayurvedhealing.com/?p=3445#comment-53464 Would have appreciated actual study citations for the rare herb claims. The references section is thin for something presented as clinical fact.

]]> By: Jessica Williams https://www.ayurvedhealing.com/shankhini-canscora-decussata-rare-bitter-herb-epilepsy-nervous/#comment-53462 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:42:31 +0000 https://www.ayurvedhealing.com/?p=3445#comment-53462 In reply to Mark Taylor.

That’s a fair concern. I found brahmi worked better when I also adjusted my diet simultaneously.

]]> By: Daniel Hall https://www.ayurvedhealing.com/shankhini-canscora-decussata-rare-bitter-herb-epilepsy-nervous/#comment-53456 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:01:35 +0000 https://www.ayurvedhealing.com/?p=3445#comment-53456 ]]> tried the nervous disorders recipe from section 3 last week, tasted awful but felt lighter the next morning lol 🙌

]]> By: Vikram Mishra https://www.ayurvedhealing.com/shankhini-canscora-decussata-rare-bitter-herb-epilepsy-nervous/#comment-53454 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:33:27 +0000 https://www.ayurvedhealing.com/?p=3445#comment-53454 For the shankhini preparation described, does the water temperature affect the active compounds during the decoction process?

]]> By: Vikram Banerjee https://www.ayurvedhealing.com/shankhini-canscora-decussata-rare-bitter-herb-epilepsy-nervous/#comment-53452 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:30:50 +0000 https://www.ayurvedhealing.com/?p=3445#comment-53452 In reply to Ritu Iyer.

How long did you try it and what form were you using? I ask because dried herb powder vs a proper kashayam gave me pretty different results with Shankhini.

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