Red Hogweed Powder / Mookarattai Podi

Kingdom: Plantae

Family: Nyctaginaceae

Genus: Boerhavia L

Species: Boerhavia diffusa L

Scientific Name: Boerhaavia Diffusa

Red Hogweed is also called punarnava, spreading hogweed, horse purslane, red spiderling, pigweed, and tarvine. This plant is scientifically known as Boerhaavia Diffusa that belongs to the Nyctaginaceae family. This plant takes an important place in Indian medicines.

It is used to get relief from pain and the leaves of this plant are used as a green vegetable in various parts of India. The leaves, root, and aerial part of this plant has numerous medicinal properties that help to treat various health issues in Ayurveda. In Ayurveda, this herbal plant is commonly called Punarnava, it helps to treat all three dosha problems. 

Health Benefits

• Red Hogweed has a good amount of anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antispasmodic properties, so it helps to treat urinary tract problems.
• This herb helps to fight against liver problems like jaundice, hepatitis, anorexia, iron deficiency anemia, and sluggish liver.
• The extract of the red hogweed is good for diabetes, it helps to lower the glucose level in the blood and increase plasma insulin level.
• It is a good remedy for alleviating eye problems like conjunctivitis and night blindness.
• It also provides better relief from inflammation and joint pain.