No. 035Botanical
Boerhavia diffusa
Root
Botanical
Punarnava
A herb whose name means "that which renews", used for the kidneys and fluid balance.
- Botanical name
- Boerhavia diffusa
- Also known as
- Hogweed
- Part used
- Root
- Evidence
- Laboratory evidence Evidence level 2 of 5
- Body systems
- Kidneys, Vitality and immunity
In tradition
Punarnava is traditionally used in Ayurveda for urinary flow, swelling and the liver.
In research
Its rotenoids, called boeravinones, are studied for diuretic and anti-inflammatory activity.
Strength of evidence
Laboratory evidence Evidence level 2 of 5Studied in cells or animals. Effects in people are not established. How we grade evidence.
Where you will find it
Products that contain it
Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.
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