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

🌱 Plant Type: Perennial herb


🍂 Leaves: Broad, green, and slightly hairy

🌺 Flowers: Small, reddish-pink flowers

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

Health Benefits

Heart Health & Circulation-

Acts as a natural vasodilator, improving blood circulation and heart function.

Reduces Water Retention & Swelling

Clears fluid buildup (edema) and relieves swelling in the body.

Liver Detox & Protection

Acts as a natural vasodilator, improving blood circulation and heart function.

Restores Metabolic Balance

Normalizes metabolism and clears obstructions in vital organs.

Anti-inflammatory & Pain Relief

Helps in conditions like arthritis, rheumatism, and muscular pain

Traditional Uses

Blood Detoxification

Used as a blood purifier to treat anemia and skin disorders.

Skin & Eye Care

Treats corneal ulcers, cataracts, night blindness, and other vision issues.

Kidney & Urinary Support

Used in Ayurveda for treating urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and fluid retention.

Reproductive Health

Helps regulate menstrual cycles and fertility.

Medicinal Uses

Cardiac Support

Strengthens heart function and reduces blood pressure fluctuations.

Treats acne, eczema, and blood disorders.

Eases breathing issues and clears lung congestion.

Helps with jaundice, fatty liver, and overall digestion.

Enhances urine production, reducing water retention.

Relieves joint pain and muscular discomfort.

Home Remedies

For Liver Detox:

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

For Skin & Blood:

Take Punarnava juice daily for clear skin and a healthy immune system.

For Swelling:

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

For Eye Disorders:

Use Punarnava leaf juice as an eye lotion for cataracts and vision issues.