An Ayurvedic and Indian medicinal plant (Boerhavia diffusa), traditionally used in Indian herbal medicine for its diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties. The name translates from Sanskrit as 'one that renews the body' or 'that which returns new life'. It is an important herb in traditional Indian medicine systems.
The Ayurvedic practitioner recommended punarnava as part of a detoxifying regime.
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(India) The flowering plant .
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