Punarnava easy ayurveda

Table of Contents 1 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Introduction: Punarnava is an indigenous plant with numerous medicinal properties. Punarnava derives its name from its nature of growth and proliferation. The aerial part of the plant dries up in summer and regenerates in the rainy season; the word ”Punarnava” means Punar = once again, Nava = new, on the whole meaning ”becoming new again”. 1 Othe Names of Punarnava Punarnava is called Hogweed in English, and the botanical name of the plant is Boerhavia diffusa. This plant has many different names in India like • Punarnava in Sanskrit • Gadapurna or Biskafra in Hindi • Thazhuthama in Malayalam • Ghetuli in Marathi • Kommeberu in Kannada • Satodi in Gujarati • Atikamamidi Erra galijeru in Telugu • Mukurattai in Tamil. 2,3 Nutritional Value of Punarnava: Name of the components Calculated per 100g serving size Per capsule per 100g Presence (+) or Absence (-) Carbohydrate 415.68 mg 83.13 % Protein 35.96 mg 7.19 % Cholesterol 12.55 mg 2.51 % Alkaloid + Glycoside + Flavonoid + Tannin + Saponin + Steroid/Terpenoid + Total Ash (%w/w) 5.28 Table 1: Nutritional value chart of Punarnava 4 Therapeutic Uses of Punarnava: Punarnava has been in use in Ayurveda since ancient times. All parts of the plant can be used in the preparation of various formulations due to its therapeutic benefits as follows. 1 • The leaves of the Punarnava plant have anti-bacterial properties that make it an excellent candidate to reduce bacterial infections c...

Punarnava is a well known medicinal plant packed with essential nutrients, vitamins such as vitamin C and other constituents. Taking Punarnava juice before meals might help manage stomach disorders such as constipation by promoting bowel movements due to its laxative property. It also provides relief from gas and abdominal pain. Punarnava is effective in improving digestion and managing weight by suppressing appetite. Punarnava also helps increase urine production due to its diuretic activity and reduces the risk of urinary complications. It might also be useful for managing liver problems due to its antioxidant activity which prevents liver cell damage caused by free radicals. Applying Punarnava paste helps to heal skin due to its quick wound healing activity. Moreover, according to Ayurveda, massaging with Punarnava oil helps reduce joint pain due to its Vata balancing property. It is advisable to use Punarnava powder with water or coconut oil if you have hypersensitive skin[2]. Boerhaavia diffusa, Horse Purslene, Hog Weed, Gadapurna, Lalpunarnava, Kathilla, Sophaghni, Sothaghni, Varsabhu, Ranga Punarnabha, Rakta punarnava, Dholisaturdi, Motosatodo, Sanadika, Kommeberu, Komma, Vanjula Punarnava, Chuvanna Tazhutawa, Ghetuli, Vasuchimuli, Satodimula, Khaparkhuti, Lalapuiruni, Nalipuruni, ltcit (Ial), Khattan, Mukurattai (Shihappu), Atikamamidi, Erra galijeru[1]. 1. Liver disorders Punarnava is used to revitalize and clean the liver. According to Ayurveda, when the liver is...

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User Rating 3.63 ( 8 votes) Punarnava, is a very well-known herb in Ayurvedic culture. It is known for its medicinal benefits and uses. These kinds of herbs are simply miracle in itself and very useful. Today we will be discussing about the 10 health benefits of Punarnava herb. Herbs are the small plants which are indulged with medicinal properties and health benefits. Appearance of Punarnava herb: punarnava herb Punarnava or Spreading hogweed, is a spreading 2-3 m tall plant with several soft branches. The leaves are 1/2 to 1 inch long, round or oval, and are arranged opposite to each other. It bears tiny flowers which are pink and grow in small bunches. The fruits are 1/2 inch long, with 5 stripes an are knotted. The root is soft, strong and white in colour. The plant generally bears flowers and fruits in the rainy season. Nomenclature of Punarnava herb: fruits of punarnava • English name– Spreading Hogweed • Hindi name– Gadahapurna, Sathi, Gadahabindo • Sanskrit name– Punarnava, Shothagni • Gujrati name– Satodi, Basedo • Family name– Nyctaginaceae • Kingdom– Plantae Chemical composition of Punarnava herb: roots of punarnava It contains a slightly pungent alkaloid named punanarvine and also potassium nitrate. The ash contains chloride, nitrate and phlorate and chlorate. Ayurvedic properties of Punarnava herb: It is cool and containing lots of medicinal properties in it. It is an antidote to venom and has several other benefits. Now, we shall be discussing about the medic...

Punarnava, a potent ayurvedic has immense health benefits and has been in use since ancient times in treating a host of health anomalies. Commonly known as Hogweed, Sterling, Tarvine in English, Mukarati Kirei in Tamil, Raktakunda, and Shothaghni in Sanskrit, it goes by the botanical name Boerhavia diffusa. Punarnava which literally translates into ‘something that renews or replenishes the body’ i.e. a reviver, is an herb belonging to the 4 o'clock Nyctaginaceae family that are characterized by their unique type of fruit called anthocarp. Quite like its name, Punarnava is a traditional ayurvedic plant that is used to rejuvenate the whole body. The plant as a whole is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Effect On Doshas: The herb Punarnava has 3 distinct tastes mainly Madhura (i.e. sweet), Tikta (i.e. bitter) and Kashaya (i.e. astringent) Rasa. It has Laghu (i.e. light) and Rukhsha Guna (i.e. dry quality) and Ushna Virya (i.e. hot potency). It characterizes Madhura Vipaka (i.e. sweet taste after digestion) and mainly portrays rejuvenating property. The host of bioactive components in Punarnava balances the Tridoshas and helps to pacify the Vata (i.e. air) and Kapha (i.e. earth and water) doshas and effectively removes the AMA doshas which are toxins from the body. Also Read: Introduction To Ayurveda: Learn About Vata, Pitta And Kapha Doshas Nutritional Content Of Punarnava Punarnava is a treasure trove of nutrients like proteins, vitamin C, sodium, calcium, iron ...

Basic Information Safety Classification Likely Safe & Well Tolerable Medicine Type Asava-Arishta (Fermented Liquid) Main Indication Oedema Potential Action Diuretic Dosage 4 Teaspoons Best Adjuvant Water in equal amount Manufacturers Baidyanath, Zandu, Dabur Availability Range Liquid Ingredients (Composition) The main ingredient of this remedy is Medicinal Properties Punarnavarishta has following healing properties. • Anti-inflammatory • Anti-arthritic • Mild Anti-hypertensive • Carminative • Haematinic (increases hemoglobin levels) • Hematogenic (helps in formation of red blood cells) • Lowers bilirubin • Anti-gout • Mild Analgesic • Lithontriptic (lithotriptic) – dissolving kidney stone • Diuretic Therapeutic Indications Punarnavarishta is helpful in following health conditions. Heart & Blood • Congestive heart failure • Edema of cardiac origin • Anemia Liver disorders • Hepatitis • Jaundice • Loss of appetite due to liver diseases • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease • Fatty liver (used with Arogyavardhini vati) • Hepatomegaly – Enlargement of liver • Liver Cirrhosis • Alcoholic liver disease Kidney & Urinary System • Chronic kidney failure • Kidney stones – for diuretic action and adjuvant to other remedies • Albuminuria • Crystalluria Others • Inflammation of gallbladder • Splenomegaly • Gout or high uric acid level • Rheumatoid arthritis (for its anti-inflammatory action) – rarely used, but effective remedy Benefits & Medicinal Uses Punarnavarishta is an excellent ant...

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Table of Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Introduction Ascites is a gastro-enterological term to describe the accumulation of a fluid in the peritoneal cavity which leads to abdominal distension. It is called Jalodar in Sanskrit. Jal means water or fluid. Udar means abdomen. Fluid secreted by the liver is exceeded on large scale and the abdominal cavity is distended with such fluid. A severe liver cirrhosis and heart failure is a common cause forthis disease. If not cured in proper time, this disease may lead tosevere complications. Signs and symptoms Signs and symptoms / Lakshanas :- In different stages the symptoms differs. In mild ascites it is hard to notice the disease externally. The presence of free fluid in the abdominal cavity can only be detected by ultrasound examination. In moderate ascites, slight progressive distention of the abdominal flanks is see. This leads to enlarged abdominal cavity. It may be noticed externally by examining the abdominal structure, visible bulging of the flanks. In the patient with reclining situation, difference in the percussion note in the flanks which shifts at the time when the patient turns on the other side. In severe or massive ascites patient complains progressive abdominal heaviness, he feels pressure and stiffness of the abdomen, shortness of breath due to pressure on the diaphragm (muscle layer between chest and abdomen. When the abdomen is pressed slightly on one side, it will generate a wave like movement through t...