Description
Punarnava generally refers to roots of Boerhavia diffusa plant. It is also called as Red Spiderling in English. It belongs to Nyctaginaceae family and Boerhavia L. (spiderling) genus. In ayurveda, it is known for its therapeutic uses in kidney disease, kidney stone, edema, rat bite, fever, alcoholism, abscess, rheumatoid arthritis, and several other health conditions.
Medicinal Properties Of Punarnava
Punarnava has the following healing actions: –
- Nephroprotective (protects kidneys).
- Cardioprotective (protects the heart).
- Hematogenic (stimulates the formation of red blood cells).
- Mild Diuretic.
- Lithontriptic (dissolves stone).
- Uricosuric (increase the excretion of uric acid in the urine).
- Anti-inflammatory (reduces inflammation).
- Antiedemic (reduces edema) – external application.
- Chaksuya – Improves Vision.
- Rasayana – rejuvenating.
- Mild Diaphoretic (increases sweating)
- Aphrodisiac agent (its seeds).
- Antitussive.
