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Ayurvedic Properties

Rasa (Taste): – रस
Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

Guna (Qualities): – गुण
Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)

Veerya (Potency) – वीर्य:
Sheeta (Cooling)

Vipaka (Post-digestive Effect) – विपाक: 
Katu (Pungent)

Dosha Effects – दोष प्रभाव:
Pacifies Pitta & Kapha Dosha

About

A trusted Ayurvedic formulation for kidney, liver, and overall metabolism.

Botanical Name: Boerhaavia diffusa
Family Name: Nyctaginaceae
English Name: Spreading Hog, Horse Purslane, Hog Weed
Common Name: Red Hogweed

🌱 Plant Type: Herb, Axe Radial


🍂 Leaves: Broad, greenish, somewhat hairy

🌺 Flowers: Small reddish pink flowers

🌿 Roots: Used vastly in Ayurvedic medicine for its healing properties

About

Health Benefits

Heart Health and Circulation

Heart Health and Circulation

Acts as a natural vasodilator improving blood circulation and heart function .
Reduces Water Retention and Swellings

Reduces Water Retention and Swellings

Clears the fluid buildup (edema) as well as gives relief from swelling in the body.
Liver Detox and Protection

Liver Detox and Protection

It is a natural vasodilator that promotes blood circulation and also improves the cardiac performance.
Restores Metabolic Balance

Restores Metabolic Balance

Normalizes metabolism and clears obstructions in vital organs.
Anti-Inflammatory and Pain Relief

Anti-Inflammatory and Pain Relief

relieve conditions such as arthritis, rheumatism, and muscular pain.

Traditional Uses

Blood Detoxification

Blood Detoxification

A blood purifier for anemic conditions and skin disorders.
Skin and Eye Care

Skin and Eye Care

Curing corneal ulcers, cataracts, night blindness, and other visual problems.
Kidney and Urinary Care

Kidney and Urinary Care

Ayurvedic use for urinary problems, kidney stones, and water retention.
Women's Health

Women's Health

Regulates menstrual cycle and fertility.

Medicinal Uses

Cardiac Support
Strengthen cardiac function and average blood pressure fluctuations.
Cures acne, eczema, blood diseases.
Facilitates breathing and clears congestion in lungs.
Useful in jaundice, fatty liver and improves digestion in general.
Increases urine formation and relieves water retention.
Alleviates joint pain and muscle soreness.

Home Remedies

Liver detox

Liver detox:

Take 1 gm of Punarnava powder with honey to cleanse the liver.
Skin and blood

Skin and blood:

Take Punarnav juice daily for clear skin and healthy immunity.
Swelling

Swelling:

Apply a paste of Punarnava leaves on swollen areas to reduce pain.
Eye Disorders

Eye Disorders:

Punarnava leaf juice is used as eye lotion for cataracts and vision problems.