It is not only a stress reliever and an anti-depressant, but it can also reduce the effect of toxins in the brain reducing neurotoxicity. It is known as memory enhancer. Studies on lab animals administered with aluminium chloride showed an increased level of neurotoxicity. But administering Shankhpushpi extracts reduced neutrotoxicty to a significant extent. Further investigation into the neurotoxicity reducing effects has to be taken up.