Boerhaavia diffusa
Schwabe India
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Author: Snigdha Suman Dalua , Dr. Poorva Tiwari
Synonym
Spreading hog-wide, Sothaghuni, Sant Ghetuli, Itsit or Mukukratta, Punarnava (Sanskrit) & Beshkapur (Hindi and Urdu)
Boerhaavia diffusa, commonly known as Punarnava in Sanskrit, which means “that which rejuvenates or renews the body,” is a significant plant in traditional Indian medicine and homeopathy. This perennial herb is widely found across India and is recognized for its spreading, fleshy nature and small, fleshy leaves, which are often used in various therapeutic applications.
