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Medicinal properties of Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa)
Medicinal properties of Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa)
Boerhavia diffusa or Punarnava belongs to the
family Nyctaginaceae . This is also known as spiderlings as this
plant grows low and spreads like spider web. Boerhavia diffusa
is identified by name Punarnava in India. Ayurvedic texts
immensely praise the medicinal properties of this plant.
The juice of this plant has varied taste. It tastes sweet,
bitter and astringent. Ayurveda acharyas indicate the properties
of this plant as light (laghu) , dry (Ruksha) and
of hot potency (ushna veerya). All parts of this plant
are used in ayurvedic herbal preparations.
Medicinal properties of Punarnava or Boerhavia diffusa
According to texts of ayurveda this plant alleviates all three
doshas.
In Arthritis: It helps to reduce inflammation and
pain in
joints .
In Indigestion: Punarnava acts as a carminative,
increases appetite, digests ama and reduces abdominal pain. It
also relieves constipation.
In cough: It helps to reduce productive
cough and asthma
Impotence: Seeds of this plant are used in
Vajikarana
Preparations. It increases
hard erections and
quality and
quantity of semen. It rejuvenates male reproductive system.
In Skin Diseases: It is very useful in skin diseases like
scabies. It is considered as an excellent natural remedy for
guinea worms
In Anaemia: This plant combined with other herbal
ingredients help in treating anemia
In Renal diseases: It acts as a diuretic and is used in
ayurvedic preparations for renal calculi (kidney stone), Cystis
and nephritis.
In
liver disorders: Punarnava is widely used to
rejuvenate liver and detoxify it. It helps in jaundice or
hepatitis. It is employed in Brazilian herbal medicine to
stimulate the emptying of the gallbladder and for all types of
liver disorders
In menorrhagia: Boerhavia diffusa is used as an active
ingredient in ayurvedic preparations for menorrhagia
Body Rejuvenation : It rejuvenates whole body and gives a new
life and health (Hence the name Punarnava (New again)). It
strengthens the body and normalizes doshas. This helps to boost
the immunity to diseases.
Note: Cardiac patients should use this herb under the
supervision of a qualified doctor.
This article is copyrighted. This article is copy righted. The
author Dr.SavithaSuri is an Ayurvedic Physician and web master
of http://www.ayurhelp.com
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