SCIENTIFIC NAME: Boerhavia diffusa

 

HINDI NAME: Punarnava, Gadapurna or Biskafra

 

ENGLISH NAME: Hogweed

 

FAMILY: Nyctaginaceae

SHORT DESCRIPTION

The Punarnava plant is classified as a "Rasayana" in Ayurveda, which means it rejuvenates the body by draining toxins from dhatus, or bodily tissues, and helps nourish cells. Punarnava has a sweet, bitter, and astringent taste (or rasa with a light and dry flavour) as well as a hot potency. Its bioactive components aid to balance the Tridoshas as well as efficiently eliminating the poisons or ama from the body.

USES & HEALTH BENEFITS

• Anti-bacterial action
• Helps in diabetes management
• Liver-protective action
• Amazing for breast cell rejuvenation due to its estrogenic
• Anti-fibrinolytic activity activity
• Helps in kidney functioning
• Anti-helminthic property
• Amazing for eye diseases like cataracts, corneal opacity and watery & itchy eyes
• Has anti-arthritic action
• Aids in weight management
• Diabetic-friendly herb

PRECAUTIONS & SIDE EFFECTS

• Children under the age of 12 are not advised to use this product.
• Suggested to use with caution if pregnant or breastfeeding or as advised by the expert.
• By consuming in sufficient quantities, one can avoid adverse implications while reaping the advantages.

HOW TO USE

• Punarnava is usually used together with Bhumyamyalaki and Katuki, to eliminate toxic waste and cleanse the blood of impurities.
• Take punarnava with milk or water twice a day on an empty stomach or an hour before a meal, or as directed by an ayurvedic doctor for specific ailments.
• Drink 1-2 tsp of punarnava leaf juice mixed with water, twice a day before meals to alleviate the symptoms of UTI, obesity, and excessive blood sugar levels.
• Mix ½ to 1 teaspoon punarnava leaf paste with cow's milk. Take this remedy to help the female reproductive system function better.