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Boerhavia diffusa - Punarnava
Punarnava is a species of flowering plant in the four o'clock family which is commonly known as punarnava. It is taken in herbal medicine for pain relief and other uses. The leaves of punarnava are often used as a green vegetable in many parts of India. It's family is Nyctaginaceae.[1]
Uses
Obesity, Dropsy, Blood pressure, Gastric disturbances, Asthma, Jaundice, Anascara, Anaemia, Internal inflammation, Indurated liver
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
Major components are sitosterol, Esters of sitosterol, Punarnavine, Boerhaavia acid, Boeravinone, Palmitic acid and many other compounds are present in this plant.[2]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | Gonajali, Kommegida |
| Hindi | Varshbhu |
| Malayalam | Talutama, Tamilama |
| Tamil | Caranai, Caranai ver |
| Telugu | Ambati madu, Atikamamidi |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | Punarnavah, Raktakanda |
| English | Red spiderling |
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent), Madhura (Sweet)
Guna
Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)
Veerya
Ushna (Hot)
Vipaka
Katu (Pungent)
Karma
Pitta, Kapha
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Ovate-cordiform | Leaf Arrangement is Opposite |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unisexual | Pink | 5-20 | In terminal or axillary panicles of umbellate or capitate clusters |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club-shaped anthocarp | 7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome | Fruiting throughout the year | With hooked hairs | {{{6}}} |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
Boerhavia diffusa is widespread through much of the tropics and the subtropics and has also become naturalized in parts of the temperate zone Prefers a sunny position and a well-drained soil.[4]
Season to grow
April-May
Required Ecosystem/Climate
It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.[5]
Kind of soil needed
Light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.
Commonly seen growing in areas
Photo Gallery
Leaves
Flowers
Flowers
Fruits
Hole plant
References
- ↑ Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:07
- ↑ Chemical constituents
- ↑ Morphology
- ↑ Cultivation Details
- ↑ Required Ecosystem/Climate
External Links
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Obesity
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Dropsy
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Blood pressure
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Gastric disturbances
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Asthma
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Jaundice
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Anascara
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Anaemia
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Internal inflammation
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Indurated liver
- Herbs with Roots used in medicine
- Herbs with Seeds used in medicine
- Herbs with Leaves used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Kannada
- Herbs with common name in Hindi
- Herbs with common name in Malayalam
- Herbs with common name in Tamil
- Herbs with common name in Telugu
- Herbs with common name in Sanskrit
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Perennial plant
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Cuttings
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Open places near the sea
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Dry river valleys
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Along roadsides
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Warm river valleys
- Herbs
- Nyctaginaceae
