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Punarnava is called Hogweed in English, and the botanical name of the plant is Boerhavia diffusa. This herbal root powder containing phyto-constituents are widely used in traditional medicine to treat many conditions including edema, hypertension, diabetes, jaundice and liver diseases. Punarnava is a well-known herb for providing many benefits inc..

Punarnava is a native plant that has numerous medicinal properties. Punarnava gets its name from its proclivity for growth and reproduction. The aerial part of the plant dries up in the summer and regenerates in the rainy season; the word "Punarnava" comes from Punar, which means "once again," and Nava, which means "new."  Boerhavia diffusa (Commo..