Himalaya Punarnava

Himalaya Punarnava

The Herb
Latin Names Boerhaavia diffusa Linn. /
Boerhaavia repens Linn.
English Name Spreading Hogweed
Sanskrit / Indian Name Punarnava
 
Boerhaavia diffusa is a weed found throughout India. Roots contain the rotenoids, boeravinones A1, B1, C2, D, E, and F beside the dihydroisofurenoxanthin and boerhavine.
It was found to stop intra-uterine-contraceptive-device (IUCD)-induced bleeding. This herb is also known for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, which are comparable to those of ibuprofen. It has also proved useful as a hematinic.

The roots, leaves, and different extracts exhibited many pharmacological properties. It is a diuretic, anti-inflammatory, stomachic, laxative, myocardial stimulant, antibacterial and antiviral. It is useful in asthma, anemia, jaundice, ascites, anasarca, scanty urine, internal inflammation, and as an antidote for snake venom.  

ACTION

Punarnava helps maintain efficient kidney and urinary functions with its diuretic, anti-spasmodic, and anti-inflammatory action.

Benefits of the Herb:

Facts derived from Ayurveda texts and modern research:

In Ayurveda, Punarnava means “that which rejuvenates or renews the body.”

The constituents that naturally occur in the herb help protect the kidney from free radical damage.

Punarnava displays diuretic activity and assists in the flushing of harmful pathogens.

The herb controls the recurrence of urinary system infections by neutralizing disease-causing germs and their toxic effects.

Punarnava exhibits analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties which soothe and calm the urinary tract.

Punarnava

In Ayurveda, 'Punarnava' means that which rejuvenates or renews the body.

 
INDICATIONS

It is used in Urinary tract infections

DOSAGE

  1-2 tablets twice daily or as directed by your physician.

 Chromatograph
The chromatograph is representative of the quality and consistency of the drug. Every single capsule of Himalaya Pure Herbs has identical chromatographs, indicative of the highest standards of quality maintained by us. The pure herb bought by you anywhere in the world provides you with the same goodness.

REFERENCE

Ahmed, K. and Chakraborty, S., Hypouricaemic factor in Boerhaavia diffusa, J. Biol. Agri. Sci., 1961, 4(1), 92-93.

Malhotra, S.C. Edr., Pharmacological Investigations of Certain Medicinal Plants and Compound Formulations Used in Ayurveda and Siddha, CCRAS, New Delhi, 1996, 280.