Shankhpushpi, a traditional Ayurvedic nootropic, usually refers to Convolvulus pluricaulis (sometimes called Convolvulus prostratus), though some traditions use Clitoria ternatea instead. Researchers have not done in on how extraction methods shape the bioactivity of Shankhpushpi getting the right technique means you actually preserve and concentrate compounds like scopoletin, flavonoids, alkaloids, coumarins, and anthocyanins. In this review, classic and newer extraction techniques for Shankhpushpi, weighing what each one does well and where it falls short. I’ve gathered details on which solvents researchers use and the conditions they rely on, then pointed out what still needs work and where future studies should head. The review draws from major studies both original research and reviews on both Convolvulus and Clitoria species.