Punarvana Powder

Punarnava Powder is made from the dried whole plant or roots of Boerhavia diffusa, a creeping herb that springs up everywhere during the monsoon. Its Sanskrit name means "one that renews", because the plant dries up in summer and grows back with the rains. In Ayurveda, Punarnava is traditionally regarded as one of the most important herbs for the kidneys, fluid balance and the liver.

Arizone International supplies Punarnava Powder and root powder for Ayurvedic manufacturers, kidney and liver wellness brands, herbal companies, wholesalers and exporters.

About Punarnava

Boerhavia diffusa, also called red spiderling or hogweed, is a spreading herb with thick, fleshy roots, reddish stems and small pink to red flowers. It grows on waste land, roadsides and fields throughout India, especially in the rainy season. The leaves are eaten as a green vegetable in some parts of India, and the roots and whole plant are used in medicine. Two types are mentioned in Ayurveda: Rakta (red) Punarnava, which is Boerhavia diffusa, and Shveta (white) Punarnava, a different plant, Trianthema portulacastrum, which is sometimes substituted.

Punarnava in Ayurveda

• Fluid BalanceTraditionally used as a diuretic herb for fluid retention and swelling (shotha).
• Kidney and Urinary WellnessA key herb in traditional kidney formulas.
• Liver SupportUsed in formulas for liver health and jaundice.
• RasayanaConsidered rejuvenating, as its name suggests.
• Classical FormulasPunarnavadi Mandoor, Punarnavasava, Punarnavadi Kwath and Punarnava Guggulu.

What Punarnava Contains

Punarnava contains rotenoids called boeravinones, alkaloids such as punarnavine, flavonoids, lignans and potassium nitrate, which is thought to contribute to its traditional diuretic effect.

Applications

• Ayurvedic churnas, tablets, capsules and syrups
• Kidney, urinary and fluid-balance herbal blends
• Liver wellness formulas with bhumi amla and kutki
• Classical preparations such as Punarnavasava
• Private label Ayurvedic products

Safety Notes

Because Punarnava is traditionally used as a diuretic, people on diuretics, blood pressure medicines or lithium should consult a doctor. It is not recommended during pregnancy without professional advice. People with kidney disease should use it only under medical supervision and should not replace prescribed treatment.

Quality Parameters

• Boerhavia diffusa identity (screening for Trianthema substitution)
• Plant part (whole plant or root) as specified
• Moisture, ash and acid-insoluble ash (soil content)
• Particle size
• Microbiology, heavy metals and pesticide residues

Packaging and Storage

Punarnava Powder is packed in poly-lined bags or cartons. Store in a cool, dry place.

Punarnava leaves are also cooked as a leafy vegetable in parts of India, especially during the monsoon, when the plant grows abundantly. This long history as a food adds to its reputation as a gentle, nourishing herb.

Root powder is also available separately.

Tips for Buyers and Formulators

Ask for identity testing to confirm Boerhavia diffusa.

Punarnava powder is used in Ayurvedic blends with gokshura. Keep it dry and sealed, and tell us the mesh size you need.

Why Choose Arizone International?

We are an India-based supplier and exporter of Ayurvedic herbs and powders. We supply authenticated Punarnava Powder with test reports and full export documentation.

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