Review of Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa Linn.) w.s.r. to synonyms and Rasapanchaka from Nighantus

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Original article title: Review of Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa Linn.) w.s.r. to synonyms and Rasapanchaka from Nighantus
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Year: 2023 | Doi: 10.70066/jahm.v11i12.1181

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Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa Linn.) is one of the well-known medicinal plants in Ayurveda.Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa Linn.) belongs to Nyctaginaceae family. It is also known as spreading hog weed and is extensively utilized in the Ayurvedic medical system to treat conditions such as Hridya rog (cardiovascular disorders), Pandu (Anemia), Rasayana (Rejuvenator), Shotha (Inflammation and swelling), Mutravahashrotogaat vikar (Urinary tract disorders), Jwara (fever), Yonirog (vaginal disorders), and Kustharog  (Diseases of the skin) , the term 'Mrida bhakshana janya roga' (disorders caused by eating clay),enema  Basti karma ,Children's diseases, Madhumeha (anti-diabetic), etc.  Its synonyms, morphology, and medicinal potential described in Nighantus and Samhitas. In Nighantu various descriptions of Punarnava are found.

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