Boerhavia diffusa belongs to the family nyctaginaceae commonly known as punarnava and locally called thazuthama which means rejuvenating the cells or. This paper includes the evidencebased overview of pharmacological and phytochemical properties of the aerial parts and the roots of boerhaavia diffusa, which. Detail study on boerhaavia diffusa plant for its medicinal. Jun 26, 2017 boerhaavia diffusa functions as a diuretic. Contributions to the cytological effects of medicinalplants. Pdf detail study on boerhaavia diffusa plant for its. Two views have been taken on the application of the name boerhavia diffusa. The whole plant and preferably the roots are effectively used to cure several diseases including jaundice2.
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. Boerhaavia diffusa is a herbaceous member of the family nyctaginaceae. This medicine is effective for types of poisoning, mainly from snake bite. It is excellent rejuvenator that give strength to organs. Boerhaavia diffusa is mainly the medicine for curing berryberry disease and asthma, but this medicine is used for treating other symptoms as well. Boerhaavia diffusa is a tropical crawling root plant, with bioactive compounds in both. 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. Morphological, phytochemical and pharmacological, studies on boerhaavia diffusa l. Boerhaavia diffusa l bombax ceibo l bryophylum pinnatum lamk. It is rightly called punarnava as it brings back lost vigor and vitality. Sep 18, 2019 boerhaavia diffusa is an herb with anticancer and antiinflammatory properties. Boerhaavia diffusa supplement health benefits, dosage, side. Contributions to the cytological effects of medicinal plants.
It is widely distributed in the tropics and subtropics csir, 1988. Chemotherapeutic potential of boerhaavia diffusa linn. Kumar, traditional uses of medicinal plants among the rural communities of churu district in the thar desert, india. Boerhaavia diffusa supplement health benefits, dosage. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in boerhavia diffusa. Boerhavia diffusa or punarnava grows as a weed in waste lands. S3 pg scholar, 1professor and head, 2 professor, department of veterinary medicine, ntr college of veterinary science,gannavaram, 3associate dean, ntr college of veterinary science, gannavaram, sri. Boerhavia diffusa herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs. 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. An experimental evaluation of possible teratogenic potential in boerhaavia diffusa in albino rats. Review article pharmacological properties of boerhaavia. It has a long history of uses by indigenous and tribal people.
Boerhavia diffusa tar vine, red spiderling pfaf plant database. The extraordinary antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antibiotic, antidiabetic and anticarcinogenic properties of. Ethanol extract of root o f boerhaavia diffusa have. Jul 29, 2019 pdf boerhaavia diffusa is one of the renowned medicinal plants used to treat large number of human ailments as mentioned in ayurveda, charaka samhita. Boerhaavia diffusa is used in renal ailments as diuretic2324 and to treat seminal weakness and blood pressure25. Dixit, clinical evaluation of boerhaavia diffusa as an adjuvant in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis, phytomedica. Nyctaginaceae and its adulterant plants 435 table i boerhaavia diffusa are differentiated on the basis of following morphological characters boerhaavia diffusa l. 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. Traditional uses of medicinal plants among the rural communities. Habit erectdiffuse branched herbs glabrous, pubescent, diffuse. Boerhaavia diffusa from traditional use to scientific.
Boerhavia diffusa is an evergreen perennial growing to 0. Comparative study on morphoanatomy of leaf, stem and root of boerhaavia diusa l. The trituration accentuates hidden medicinal properties of the herb and to ensure that the herb, as soon as administered, is absorbed quickly at the cellular level. The extraordinary antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antibiotic, antidiabetic and anticarcinogenic properties of b. It protects and heals the liver and kidney and reduces body heat. Boerhaavia diffusa, a perennial creeping weed found in tropics and subtropics is a well known ethnomedicinal plant. Pdf detail study on boerhaavia diffusa plant for its medicinal. Traditional indian herbs punarnava and its medicinal importance. Punarnava boerhavia diffusa information, medicinal uses. The root and aerial parts of boerhaavia diffusa were used in ayurveda for the treatment of diabetes. Detail study on boerhaavia diffusa plant for its medicinal importance. It is extremely good for the liver and prevents infections from occurring in it. Pharmacological properties of boerhavia diffusa international.
Punarnava has been used in medicine since ancient times and is particularly popular in ayurvedic medicine. Natural antioxidant activity of boerhavia diffusa l. The whole plants of boerhaavia diffusa are reported to have good medicinal values in traditional system of medicines. Punarnava herb possess diuretic, antiinflammatory, antioxidative, antiarthritic, spasmolytic, antibacterial, analgesic, immunity booster and antiageing properties. This plants medicinal properties are recognized worldwide, with its leaves and roots being used in several conditions, such as asthma, urinary disorders, rheumatism and pain states awasthi and verma, 2006, hirumalima et al. Invitro anticancer activity of boerhaavia diffusa linn.
Boerhaavia diffusa a wild herb with potent biological and. However, here table 5 we have enlisted available information on boerhavia species and only discussed below section 6. 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. Comparative clinical evaluation of boerhavia diffusa root. Nyctaginaceae, figure1 commonly known as punarnava in the indian system of medicine, is a. Boerhavia diffusa bd is a plant of rasayana category as per. The structures of the new rotenoids were elucidated by spectroscopic data interpretation. Boerhaavia diffusa is one of the most widely used plants. Our evidencebased analysis on boerhaavia diffusa features 50 unique references to scientific papers. Names of boerhavia diffusa in various languages of the world are also given. It is also used for the treatment of liver disorders such as hepatitis and jaundice. Punarnava is rich in many medicinal properties diuretic, antiinflammatory, antioxidative, antiarthritic, spasmolytic, antibacterial, analgesic, immunity booster, and antiageing. Aug, 2019 pdf boerhaavia diffusa is one of the renowned medicinal plants used to treat large number of human ailments as mentioned in ayurveda, charaka samhita. The white variety of punarnava works as all the three dosha vata, pitta and kapha shiamak i.
It helps to remove excessive fluids from the body due to kidney failure. Know about its botanical description, medicinal properties, and sideeffects. It is also used to treat stomach ache, anemia, cough, cold, used as a potent antidote for snake and rat bites and flowers and seeds are used as contraceptives20. The 70% ethanol extract, a rotenoidrich fraction, and all isolated rotenoids were evaluated for their cox1 and cox2 inhibitory activities. It is a diuretic and can prevent kidney stones from occurring. In this paper, traditional uses, chemical constituents, and reported. Results and discussion the antibacterial activity of different plant components leaf, stem and root of boerhaavia diffusa aqueous extract against salmonella typhi, staphylococcus aureus and escherichia coli were summarized in table 5. Plant is used in ayurvedic, unani, siddha and homoeopathy systems guhabakshi et al. Pdf pharmacological properties of boerhavia diffusa. This page is regularly updated, to include the most recently available clinical trial evidence.
It is in flower from june to september, and the seeds ripen from june to september. Traditional indian herbs punarnava and its medicinal importance debjit bhowmik1, k. Boerhaavia diffusa is used in martinican folk medicine for its analgesic and anti inflammatory properties. Boerhaavia diffusa and the red punarnava variety is trianthema portulacastrum which is generally used to adultrate punarnava roots. Objectives of the study the aim of the present study is to analysis the prevalence of hpv type16 among women and. Himalaya punarnava extract of boerhaavia diffusa himalaya punarnava is one of the most important herb extracts in ayurvedic medicine system. Children and lactating mothers can safely use boerhaavia diffusa. This paper enlightens mostly on the root part of this plant along with a number of bioactive rotenoid compounds and isolation of rotenoids from the roots of boerhavia diffusa including traditional and recent advanced methods. It is good for patients with arthritis and diabetes. Pdf boerhaavia diffusa from traditional use to scientific. Ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological. Chemotherapeutic potential of boerhaavia diffusa linn journal of. Evaluation of phytochemical and antimicrobial activities ofboerhavia diffusa c. 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.
Battery of phytochemicals like alkaloids, flavonoids. Pdf boerhaavia diffusa is one of the renowned medicinal plants used to treat large number of human ailments as mentioned in ayurveda, charaka samhita. Efficacy of punarnava boerhaavia diffusa in the therapeutic management of chronic kidney disease in dogs mohana rao t. Phytochemical and biological importance of boerhavia. Boerhaavia diffusa a wild herb with potent biological. Boerhaavia diffusa is an herb found in ayurveda and other traditional medicines. Learn what are its health benefits and how you can use this to treat different diseases. In different areas of the world, boerhaavia diffusa has also been used for pain relief, antiinflammation, and treating indigestion.
The filtrate was concentrated and made up to 10 ml in a standard flask. Merck aluminium plate precoated with silica gel 60 f254 of 0. How boerhavia diffusa is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. May 05, 2019 pdf boerhaavia diffusa is one of the renowned medicinal plants used to treat large number of human ailments as mentioned in ayurveda, charaka samhita. Antimicrobial study, boerhaavia diffusa, minimum inhibitory concentration, punarnava introduction. It is taken in herbal medicine for pain relief and other uses. Thus white punarnava is basically used for the medicinal purpose. Evaluation of phytochemical and antimicrobial activities. Punarnava boerhavia diffusa punarnava uses, benefits. It is helpful in arthritis as it reduces inflammation and pain in joints. Boerhaavia diffusa nyctaginaceae is one of the most famous medicinal plants in india, where it is widely used in folk medicine. Due to its wide medicinal uses in traditional systems the b. Phytochemical, therapeutic, and ethnopharmacological.
S3 pg scholar, 1professor and head, 2 professor, department of veterinary medicine, ntr. Boerhavia diffusa punarnava in india the diuretic property of boerhavia diffusa helps to induce urination and relieves dysuria. Punarnava boerhavia diffusa uses, properties, benefits. It is widely distributed in the tropics and subtropics. Phytochemical and biological importance of boerhavia diffusa.
Antimicrobial activity study of ethanolic extract of. It has a long history of uses by indigenous and tribal people and in ayurvedic or natural herbal medicines1. The leaves of boerhavia diffusa are often used as a green. 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. This is a miracle herb that we should all get to know as it has wonderful health benefits and medicinal uses. Rotenoids from boerhaavia diffusa as potential anti. Comparative study on morphoanatomy of leaf, stem and root. Wo2009044040a1 use of boerhavia diffusa extract for skin. Meena et al a quality assessment of boerhaavia diffusa linn. Phytochemical, therapeutic, and ethnopharmacological overview. It is a creeper that grows everywhere in india and it bears tiny cluster of beautiful flowers that are pink in color. Effect of chronic administration of boerhaavia diffusa linn.
It is beneficial in arthritis as it reduces inflammation and pain in joints. Traditional indian herbs punarnava and its medicinal. It is the best natural diuretic and beneficial in renal and urinary conditions. Mar 22, 2019 an experimental evaluation of possible teratogenic potential in boerhaavia diffusa in albino rats. Based on the wound healing and antidiarrheal activity present study. Historically, boerhaavia diffusa has been used for its antidiabetic and diuretic properties. This is an effective drug for high blood pressure, dropsy, heart disorders, sexual diseases and jaundice.
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