It is also used in the treatment of anemia and liver diseases as recommended by indian ayurveda. In habit they generally are herbaceous common names include spiderlings and hogweeds. Pdf detail study on boerhaavia diffusa plant for its medicinal. Spiderling refers to the appearance of those species that bear inflorescences on numerous long, slender stems, interlocking in a manner suggestive of a spider or spider. Rotenoids from boerhaavia diffusa as potential anti.
Boerhavia diffusa belongs to the family nyctaginaceae commonly known as punarnava and locally called thazuthama which means rejuvenating the cells or. Punarnava in experimental acute pyelonephritis in albino rats. Detail study on boerhaavia diffusa plant for its medicinal. Ethnomedical uses of boerhaavia diffusa by various countries. Battery of phytochemicals like alkaloids, flavonoids.
Punarnava spreading hogweed or boerhavia diffusa health. Ethnopharmacological reports of uses of bd in various parts of india. Foliar anatomical study of boerhavia diffusa l a potent. It is a creeper that grows everywhere in india and it bears tiny cluster of beautiful flowers that are pink in color. Furthermore, a recent update on mechanistic approaches of b. Boerhavia diffusa herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Nyctaginaceae is commonly known as raktapunarnava, shothaghni, kathillaka, kshudra, varshabhu, raktapushpa, varshaketu, and shilatika. How boerhavia erecta is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Boerhavia diffusa, a perennial herb with stout root stock and many procumbent branches, flowers pale rose coloured, small, shortstalked. It is the best natural diuretic and beneficial in renal and urinary conditions. List of various diseases cured by boerhavia diffusa. Jaundice is a disease for which bd has been constantly used either in traditional system of medicine or in ethnopharmacological reports. Two views have been taken on the application of the name boerhavia diffusa.
The root, leaves, aerial parts and the whole plant of b. Boerhavia erecta is native to the united states, mexico, central america and western south america, but now is cosmopolitan in tropical and subtropical regions. This medicine is effective for types of poisoning, mainly from snake bite. Pdf detail study on boerhaavia diffusa plant for its. Boerhaavia diffusa, a perennial creeping weed found in tropics and subtropics is a well known ethnomedicinal plant. Detail study on boerhaavia diffusa plant for its medicinal importance. Pdf pharmacological properties of boerhavia diffusa. Boerhavia diffusa is widely dispersed, occurring throughout india, the pacific, and southern united states. Nyctaginaceae is a wellknown medicinal plant in traditional indian medicine as well as other parts of world, for example, southern american and african continent. How boerhavia diffusa is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format.
Real use of this drug is diuretic but large dose can bring regarding vomiting the indian names of punarnava languagesregionscountries names 1 bengal punarnava 2 gujarati vakhakhaparo, dholiasaturdo. The invention also relates to a method for obtaining a boerhavia diffusa extract, to the extract thus obtained and to cosmetic compositions containing a boerhavia. It is rightly called punarnava as it brings back lost vigor and vitality. Boerhavia diffusa or punarnava grows as a weed in waste lands.
Phytochemical, therapeutic, and ethnopharmacological. Punarnava boerhavia diffusa information, medicinal uses. Dna barcode its effectively distinguishes the medicinal plant boerhavia diffusa from. Punarnava boerhavia diffusa punarnava uses, benefits. In this paper, traditional uses, chemical constituents, and reported. Boerhaavia diffusa is a tropical crawling root plant, with bioactive compounds in both. Chemotherapeutic potential of boerhaavia diffusa linn. It is in flower from june to september, and the seeds ripen from june to september. Boerhaavia diffusa is used in renal ailments as diuretic2324 and to treat seminal weakness and blood pressure25. Phytochemical constituents of some nigerian medicinal plants. It protects and heals the liver and kidney and reduces body heat. The structures of the new rotenoids were elucidated by spectroscopic data interpretation. The whole plant or its specific parts leaves, stem, and roots are known to have medicinal properties and have a long history of use by indigenous and tribal people in india.
Chemotherapeutic potential of boerhaavia diffusa linn journal of. Historically, boerhaavia diffusa has been used for its antidiabetic and diuretic properties. Punarnava boerhavia diffusa root, plant powder directions take 5 gms half to one teaspoon 2 times a day punarnava powder with water preferably empty stomach. Phytochemical and biological importance of boerhavia. Boerhavia erecta herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Authentication of herbal medicinal plant boerhavia. Names of boerhavia erecta in various languages of the world are also given.
Boerhavia diffusa bd and its other species have been assembled in this paper due to their enormous medicinal properties which. Five new 2, 3, 5, 7, and 9 and four known rotenoids 1, 4, 6, and 8 were isolated from a methanol extract of boerhaavia diffusa roots. It is also administered orally as a blood purifier and to relieve muscular pain4. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in boerhavia erecta. The juice of boerhaavia diffusa leaves serves as a lotion in ophthalmia. Boerhavia diffusa tar vine, red spiderling pfaf plant database.
Punarnava acts as a carminative, increases appetite, digests ama and reduces abdominal pain. The plant is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical countries of both the hemispheres. Comparative clinical evaluation of boerhavia diffusa root. Boerhavia diffusa is a species of flowering plant in the four oclock family which is commonly known as punarnava meaning that which rejuvenates or renews the body in ayurveda, red spiderling, spreading hogweed, or tarvine. Punarnava has been used in medicine since ancient times and is particularly popular in ayurvedic medicine. Boerhaavia diffusa is mainly the medicine for curing berryberry disease and asthma, but this medicine is used for treating other symptoms as well. Apart from medicinal uses phytochemical components which are environment friendly, economical and effectively shows anti corrosive properties 4, 5 and also phytocompounds are used as biofuels 6, 7, 8. This is a miracle herb that we should all get to know as it has wonderful health benefits and medicinal uses.
It is also used for the treatment of liver disorders such as hepatitis and jaundice. It is extremely good for the liver and prevents infections from occurring in it. Boerhaavia diffusa is one of the renowned medicinal plants used to treat large number of human ailments as mentioned in ayurveda, charaka samhita, and sushrita samhita. Quarterly journal of crude drug research 12 3, 19371950. The whole plant or its specific parts leaves, stem, and roots have a long history of use by indigenous and tribal people in india. It is taken in herbal medicine for pain relief and other uses. Boerhaavia diffusa supplement health benefits, dosage. Names of boerhavia diffusa in various languages of the world are also given. The roots are diuretic, emetic, expectorant, laxative and stomachic.
Pharmacognostical studies of boerhavia erecta and its comparison with boerhavia diffusa. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in boerhavia diffusa. If you are mixing with other herbs, use punarnava proportionately or consult your health care provider. Nyctaginaceae fouroclock family medicinal use of tar vine. Medicinal properties of punarnava or boerhavia diffusa.
Boerhavia diffusa is an evergreen perennial growing to 0. Plant is used in ayurvedic, unani, siddha and homoeopathy systems guhabakshi et al. The 70% ethanol extract, a rotenoidrich fraction, and all isolated rotenoids were evaluated for their cox1 and cox2 inhibitory activities. The plant in whole or aerial parts or roots, used widely by the indigenous people of india, are well reputed for anti. This paper includes the evidencebased overview of pharmacological and phytochemical properties of the aerial parts and the roots of boerhaavia diffusa, which. The drug punarnava made up by this plants leaves and seeds.
Boerhaavia diffusa is an herb found in ayurveda and other traditional medicines. It is helpful in arthritis as it reduces inflammation and pain in joints. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs. Among all these boerhavia species boerhavia diffusais endemic to india and having a significant number of medicinal properties. Amarnath satheesh, antidiabetic effect of boerhavia diffusa. The genus boerhavia is widely distributed in tropical, subtropical and temperate regions of the world including mexico, america, africa, asia, indian ocean islands, pacific islands and australia. It helps to reduce inflammation and pain in joints. Arthritis its antiinflammatory property help to reduce inflammation and pain in joints. Wo2009044040a1 use of boerhavia diffusa extract for skin. Boerhaavia diffusa, commonly known as punarnava in sanskrit, is a herbaceous plant of the family nyctaginaceae.
The invention relates to the use of a purified boerhavia diffusa extract that is rich in hydroxybenzoic compounds, as an active ingredient in the preparation of a cosmetic composition for skin relief and for increasing skin comfort. The leaves of boerhavia diffusa are often used as a green vegetable in many parts of india. They are used in the treatment of asthma, oedema, anaemia, jaundice, ascites, anasarca, scanty urine and internal inflammation. Punarnava is mainly used to treat accumulation of fluids oedematous conditions in the body. This is an effective drug for high blood pressure, dropsy, heart disorders, sexual diseases and jaundice. According to texts of ayurveda this plant alleviates all three doshas. Boerhavia is a genus of over 100 species in the four oclock flower family, nyctaginaceae. Current trends in biotechnology and pharmacy 726 vol. Boerhavia erecta, commonly known as the erect spiderling or the erect boerhavia, is one of more than 100 species in the genus boerhavia l. Punarnava is rich in many medicinal properties diuretic, antiinflammatory, antioxidative, antiarthritic, spasmolytic, antibacterial, analgesic, immunity booster, and antiageing.
Ayurveda medicinal properties of punarnava or boerhavia. Pharmacological properties of boerhavia diffusa international. Phytochemical, therapeutic, and ethnopharmacological overview. Gujarat forestry research foundation, indroda park, ayurvedic udyan, punit van, sarita udyan, van chetana kendra, infocity, aranya van, basan about boerhavia diffusa plant. It is excellent rejuvenator that give strength to organs. In different areas of the world, boerhaavia diffusa has also been used for pain relief, antiinflammation, and treating indigestion. Boerhavia diffusa bd is a plant of rasayana category as per. Pdf boerhaavia diffusa is one of the renowned medicinal plants used to treat large number of human ailments as mentioned in ayurveda, charaka samhita. List of various diseases cured by boerhavia erecta. General information boerhavia diffusa is a herbaceous perennial plant with vigorous, manybranched stems growing from a taproot.
An inhibition of nk cell activity has been noted with an ethanolic extract of the herb, yet further testing failed to find any influence from eupalitin or its glycoside. Phytochemical and biological importance of boerhavia diffusa. Boerhaavia diffusa a wild herb with potent biological. Plant details information about boerhavia diffusa plant. It has been identified to act as a diuretic, anti inflammatory and. It is good for patients with arthritis and diabetes. Traditional indian herbs punarnava and its medicinal. Boerhavia diffusa, bioactive phytochemicals, pharmacological properties, hepatoprotective introduction boerhavia diffusa, a perennial herb with stout root stock and many procumbent branches, flowers pale rose coloured, small, shortstalked. This plant commonly known as punarnava, is herb of family nyctaginaceae. Nyctaginaceae, commonly known as punarnava, has a long history of multifarious uses in indian system of medicine as well as ethnomedicinal system.
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