|
 Punarnava/Hog
Weed
Botanical
Name :- Boerhaavia
diffusa
Origin:
This
Ayurvedic herb is found throughout India. It is
a creeping and spreading perennial herb, with
a stout root-stock and many erect or spreading
branches. It grows up to 2 meters in length. The
leaves of the plant are simple, broad, somewhat
rough, thick and brittle. The flowers are pink
or red in color. The fruits are oval in shape,
dull green or brownish in color and about the
size of caraway bean.
Ancient ayurvedic texts describe Punarnava as
of two types, white and red. Both of them have
identical medicinal value.
Punarnava is slightly bitter in taste and is considered
hot, light and
 dry
in effect. It balances all Doshas (Vata, Pitta
and Kapha) in the body. Besides potassium nitrate,
it contains an alkaloid, which is known as punarnavine.
Experimental studies have confirmed the diuretic
properties of Punarnava. It is useful in
obesity, anemia cases, loss of appetite,
jaundice and chronic but non-specific febrile
conditions. It is also anti-inflammatory,
mildly laxative and also a heart tonic. Punarnava
is also known to possess properties to cure skin
and soft tissue infections.
Parts
Used
The
whole plant, particularly leaves, roots and seeds.
Healing
power and curative properties:
Obesity
click here for more details......
The
herb has been used in indigenous medicine from
time immemorial. Punarnava is highly beneficial
in the treatment of obesity as almost all anti-obesity
herbal preparations contain it in one or the other
form. It is beneficial in the treatment of several
common ailments.
Dropsy
:Punarnava
increases the secretion and discharge of urine.
It is effective in the treatment of dropsy, a
disease marked by an excessive collection of a
watery fluid in the tissues and cavities or natural
hollows of the body. The fresh boiled herb should
be given in the treatment of this disease. A liquid
extract of the fresh or dry plant can also be
given in doses of 4 to 6 gms.
Ascities:
The
herb is useful in the treatment of ascities, a
disease characterised by accumulation of fluid
inside the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen. Much
more powerful effect on certain types of ascities
that is caused due to the cirrhosis of the liver
and chronic peritonitis.
Stomach
disorders:
The
herb is useful in strengthening the stomach and
promoting its action. It is beneficial in the
treatment of several stomach disorders, particularly
intestinal colic. A powder of the root is given
in doses of 5 gms thrice a day. It is also useful
in killing or expelling intestinal worms.
Asthma:
Punarnava
promotes the removal of catarrhal matter and phlegm
from the bronchial tubes. It is, therefore, beneficial
in the treatment of asthma. A powder of the root
can be taken in small doses three times a day.
Fevers:
Punarnava
is beneficial in the treatment of fevers. It brings
down temperature by inducing copious perspiration.
Skin
diseases
The
root of the plant is an effective remedy for several
skin diseases. A paste of the root can be applied
beneficially as a dressing for oedematous swellings.
A hot poultice of the root can be applied with
gratifying results to ulcers, abscesses and similar
skin diseases.
Other
diseases:
The
root of the plant is useful in the treatment of
several diseases - particularly of the kidney
and heart as well as gonorrhea. It is also valuable
in oedema, anemia, cough, pluerisy, nervous weakness,
constipation and paralysis.
Buy 1 Kg. Punarnava powder
(price included all the charges)
International
Shipment
Buy
Now
Within
India Shipment
Buy Now
Ayurvedic
supplements that contains Punarnava :
Ezi Slim
International
Shipment
Buy
Now
Within
India Shipment
Buy Now
Punarnavarishta International
Shipment
Buy
Now
Within
India Shipment
Buy Now
Punarnavadi Guggulu International
Shipment
Buy
Now
Within
India Shipment
Buy Now
|
