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Boerhaavia
diffusa
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Boerhaavia
diffusa Linn.
(Punarnava)
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| Common
Name |
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Punarnava |
| Sanskrit |
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Sothaghni,
Rakta Punarnava |
| Hindi |
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Sant |
| English |
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Spreading
Hogweed |
| Family |
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Nyctaginaceae |
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| Description |
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It
is a common creeping troublesome weed spreading more in rainy
season. It is found all over India. It has two varieties i.e.
white flowered & red flowered. In Homoeopathy white flowered
variety in mainly used. It is called Punarnava due to
its quality of renovation from the almost old dead root in subsequent
season.
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has been used most successfully in dropsical affections. |
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Homoeopathic
uses
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It
is a rejuvenator for kidney functions.
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This
drug has proved to be effective in dropsical affections originating
from impaired renal function especially with hypertension. Scanty
urine.
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Potency-6
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