Medicinal properties of Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa)
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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.
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author Dr.SavithaSuri is an Ayurvedic Physician and web master
of http://www.ayurhelp.com
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