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Punarnava
Boerhavia diffusa
Hepatoprotectivepreliminary evidence
Punarnava ('one that renews the body') contains punarnavoside and rotenoids with anti-tumour effects against liver, colon, and ovarian cancer cells. As a potent diuretic and hepatoprotective, it helps manage ascites and oedema in cancer patients, and protects the liver from chemotherapy-induced damage.
Medicinal Properties
HepatoprotectiveDiureticAnti-tumourAnti-inflammatoryImmunomodulatory
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Cancer Types Studied
LiverColonOvarian
Recommended Dosage
500 mg extract twice daily, or 20–30 ml fresh plant juice daily.
Preparations
Punarnava Decoction
Boil 2 tsp dried herb in 2 cups water 10 min. Drink twice daily for diuretic and hepatoprotective effects.
NIH / PubMed Research
Links open on PubMed (National Library of Medicine). Research is ongoing — results may not reflect clinical use.
Cautions & Interactions
- Strong diuretic — monitor electrolytes with diuretic medications
- May lower blood pressure significantly
- Avoid in pregnancy
- Use cautiously in kidney disease
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Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider before use.