Punarnava Root /Saranai Ver Powder

Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Tracheophytes

Order: Caryophyllales

Family: Nyctaginaceae

Binomial name: Boerhavia diffusa

Punarnava is a flowering plant that belongs to the four o’clock family, which has 290 species and 33 genera. The botanical name of this herbal plant is Boerhavia Diffusa. It is one of the essential plants that is used in Ayurveda. Some other common names of this herbal plant are Red Hogweed, Hogweed, Red Spiderling, Spreading Hogweed, Pigweed, Tarvine, and Horse Purslane.

It is an excellent pain reliever that helps to reduce inflammation and pain in various parts of the body. The green leaves of this herb are one of the most nutritious green vegetables, which are consumed in many parts of India. This plant has powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antispasmodic properties. The seeds, roots, and leaves of this plant are used as a home remedy for various health problems. 

Health Benefits

• The medicinal properties of Punarnava help to treat all types of urinary tract infections like low urination, painful urination, and excessive urination. 
• In Ayurveda, punarnava is one of the important herbs to treat kidney problems and support the healthy kidney system.
• Due to the antiseptic properties of this herb, it is used to treat inflammation, wounds, and bleeding from ancient times.
• Punarnava provides better relief from digestive disorders and also it helps to reduce ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammation, abdominal pain, and intestinal disorders.
• The alkaloid contains in the punarnava act as an anti-cancer agent, so it is one of the best herbs to prevent the growth of cancer cells.