Convolvulus prostratus (commonly known as Shankhpushpi) is widely used in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani medicine as a nervine tonic and for the management of nervousness, anxiety, and stress-related disorders. Historical texts and traditional practitioners have attributed calming and cognitive-enhancing properties to this herb, often recommending it as part of formulations for mental exhaustion, insomnia, and nervous debility.

While its use is well-established in traditional medicine, scientific evidence supporting these effects is limited and largely preclinical. Some animal studies suggest that extracts of Convolvulus prostratus may have anxiolytic and neuroprotective effects, possibly due to its content of alkaloids, flavonoids, and glycosides. However, rigorous clinical trials in humans are lacking, and the studies that exist are either small in scale or combine the herb with other ingredients, making it difficult to attribute effects specifically to Convolvulus prostratus.

In summary, while there is a strong tradition of using Convolvulus prostratus for nervousness, the scientific validation is preliminary and not robust. Therefore, its use for this condition is primarily justified by traditional knowledge rather than solid scientific evidence.