Organic Boerhaavia Diffusa (Punarnava) Roots
Organic Boerhaavia Diffusa Roots
| Product Type | C&S / TBC |
| English/Common Name | Red Spiderling, Hogweed, Pigweed, Spreading Hogweed, Red Hogweed, Horse Purslane, Tarvine |
| Botanical Name | Boerhaavia diffusa |
| Indian Name | Bashkhira, Punarnava, Sant, Gadha-cand, Gadahpurna, Gadah bindo |
| Origin | India |
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General Usage
Punarnava is a well-known medicinal plant in Indian traditional medicine and other parts of the world. Boerhaavia diffusa is used in case of gastrointestinal and gynecological ailments. It also has hepatoprotective properties. Punarnava is also used in Chronic Kidney Disease, Urinary Tract Infections, Kidney stones, Obesity, Diabetes, and Arthritis. It has a positive effect on hepatic, cardiovascular, and nervous system.
Overview
Boerhaavia diffusa (Punarnava) belongs to the rasayana category as per Ayurveda. The roots of Punarnava plants hold antiaging, disease prevention, and life strengthening properties. It has enormous chemical and therapeutic implications because of constituents like rotenoids, flavonoids, xanthones, purine nucleoside, lignans.
Common Names
Spanish: escorian morado (Guatemala); hierba de
French: boerhaavia à fleurs rouges
Chinese: huang xi xin
Brazil: erva-tostao; pega-pinto
For Educational Purpose Only
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Please be advised: Before making any changes to your diet you should always consult with your doctor, especially if you are pregnant, nursing or have existing conditions.
Precautionary Information/ Contraindication: Boerhaavia diffusa should not be consumed during pregnancy or nursing. It should be consumed with a doctor’s advice if you are already on any medication. For further clarification, please consult your healthcare practitioner before starting consumption of Boerhaavia diffusa.
Storage Condition: Boerhaavia diffusa should be kept in an airtight container/ bottle away from direct sunlight in a cool & dry place.
Note: The product is organically grown and processed as per national and international guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Agriculture and Manufacturing practice (GAMP). The product is 100% vegetarian and vegan.
References:
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4053255/
- https://www.planetayurveda.com/library/punarnava-boerhavia-diffusa/
