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Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa<\/em>) belongs to the family Nyctaginaceae which rejuvenates or renews the body and brings back youth. Punarnava is also known by other names like Raktakunda, Varshabhu, Shothaghani, Hogweed, Red Hogweed, Horse Purslance, Pigweed, Red Spiderling and Tarvine. There are two main varieties of Punarnava: The red and the white and both are very beneficial.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Punarnava is being used as a medicinal herb since ages as a pain killer. Various parts of this plant are used for treatment of diseases from fighting cancer to lowering inflammation. The roots, leaves, aerial parts, everything is useful. It is a tropical plant that grows in the form of a creeping weed and is also consumed as a vegetable as it has high nutritional content which includes vitamin C, protein, calcium and iron.<\/p>\n

Punarnava<\/a> has various health benefits.It is widely used to restore health, vitality and stamina. Some of the most commonly known health benefits of Punarnava are listed below:<\/p>\n

1. As Liver Support<\/h2>\n

Punarnava is a prescribed medicine for the treatment of jaundice, hepatitis and other liver disorders like sluggish liver and anorexia.It stimulates the secretion of bile on a regular basis and is used to revitalize the liver and cleanse it. Both leaves and roots have hepatoprotective properties that protect the liver from harmful chemicals. Punarnava promotes liver functioning which in turn increases the hemoglobin in the body, and helps overcome iron deficiency anemia. The herb increases the production of WBCs thus it helps in strengthening the immune system. <\/p>\n

Roots of the plants are more effective when taken in a liquid form than powdered form as it is more easily absorbed that way.<\/p>\n

A decoction prepared of milk with punarnava may be consumed twice daily to get rid of alcoholic intoxication.<\/p>\n

2. Treats Urinary Tract Infections<\/h2>\n

Punarnava has anti-spasmodic, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatoryproperties which makes it one of the best herbal medicines for Urinary Tract Infections<\/a>. The herbmay be used during pregnancy as it has no side effects. <\/p>\n

3. Treats Respiratory Problems Including Asthma<\/h2>\n

Punarnava promotes mucous removal from the bronchial tubes and hence it is very effective in treating asthma and other breathing problems. Punarnava is being used since ages as an expectorant and for cleaning nasal congestion. It acts on the Kaphdosh and suppresses mucus formation. The herb has the ability to relax the airways and curb spasms.<\/p>\n

4. Treats Obesity<\/h2>\n

Punarnava finds its place in all slimming formulations as it promotes weight loss due to its property of being a mild laxative and diuretic. It helps in removal of waste products, fatsand excess fluids from the body by promoting urination. There is no loss of potassium or electrolytes from the body with the herb Punarnava. This also helps in preventing kidney stones formationas it speeds up the filtration process of kidneys and flushes out the excessive fluids.<\/p>\n

5. Prevents Dropsy and Cures Ascites<\/h2>\n

The diuretic property of Punarnava, makes it beneficial in curing conditions like Anasarca which is swelling in the body. It helps in treating a condition called dropsy wherein excess fluids gets accumulated in the tissues and body cavities. Punarnava in liquid form is helpful in stimulating the urine secretion. It also helps in curing Ascites, a condition caused due to fluid retention in abdominal lining.<\/p>\n