Evidence supporting the use of: Convolvulus prostratus
For the body system: Dopamine

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Convolvulus prostratus (commonly known as Shankhpushpi) has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani medicine, where it is primarily valued for its supposed cognitive and neuroprotective benefits. Its traditional applications include use as a brain tonic, anxiolytic, and to promote mental clarity and memory. While these traditions may indirectly reference support for neurotransmitter systems such as dopamine, there is little direct evidence—either traditional or scientific—linking Convolvulus prostratus specifically to the “dopamine body system.” Most traditional claims are broad and relate to improvement in cognition, mood, and nervous system health, rather than direct modulation of dopamine pathways.

Scientific research on Convolvulus prostratus is limited and largely preliminary. Some animal studies have shown potential neuroprotective and cognitive-enhancing effects, but these are not specifically tied to dopamine activity. There are no robust human clinical trials demonstrating its efficacy in supporting dopamine levels, dopamine-related disorders, or dopamine-driven physiological processes. Consequently, its use for the explicit support of the dopamine system is rooted mostly in tradition and general claims of nervous system support, rather than specific or validated effects on dopamine.

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