In Ayurvedic science, Spreading hogweed is a most popular herbal plant in India and an excellent plant that rejuvenates our body. In Hindi it is popularly known as 'Punarnava' . Spreading hogweed mostly found in Africa, America, Brazil, china, Myanmar, and India. It grows almost every part of our country. It's tiny beautiful small flower looks pink in color, and green color oval shaped knotted fruits which make easier to find this plant.This entire plant is edible and easily available. Usually, it grows up to the height of 2 to 3 meter with lots of branches. The leaves are small and generally arranged opposite to each other.It's also popularly known as detox plant which removes all the toxins from our body. It is known to be the very good remedy for treating obesity .

• General name- Spreading hogweed
• Family- Nyctaginaceae
• Latin name- Boerhavia diffusa
• English name- Spreading Hogweed, Horse Purslane
• Botanical name- Boerhavia diffusa
• In Hindi-Purnanava
• In Assamese-Pononua
• Kingdom-Plantae
2. This plant is very useful for our eyes. Its used in the treatment of glaucoma, night blindness, conjunctivitis, irritation in the eyes. It is also very good for those who loss vision gradually. Hogweed root with honey if its used as an eyeliner very effective for redness of the eye.
3. Spreading hogweed is a mild laxative, which used in the treatment of constipation.
4. A decoction of entire plant of Spreading hogweed is used in relieving chronic insomnia. This makes you sleep better. It decoction also reduces swelling.
5. Research suggests that Spreading hogweed has Antioxidant property, Anti-inflammatory property, Antibacterial property, Anti-cancerous property, Antiestrogenic activity, Antiamebic properties etc.
6. This herb used in the treatment of anemia., also act as a blood purifier .
7. It helps to improve the overall function of the heart, so add Spreading hogweed into your regular diet.
8. The leaves of leaves of Spreading hogweed are cooked in the form of a curry or chutney and taken daily, can be used for treatment of skin allergies like itching, rashes, etc.
9. This herb is also used to improve the liver function and detoxify it also helps in the treatment of jaundice.
10. Spreading hogweed leaf extract significantly decreases glucose levels in blood and in turn increases plasma insulin levels. Therefore this plant is very useful for diabetes.
11. Punarnavine, an alkaloid present in Spreading hogweed is believed to be an anti-cancer agent.
12. Chewing Spreading hogweed root can cure mouth ulcer.
13. Its a very good remedy for joint paint and inflammation.
14. Its very good herb for treatment of fever, this reduce body temperature in significant way .
15 . Regular intake of this herb can boost our immune system.

• General name- Spreading hogweed
• Family- Nyctaginaceae
• Latin name- Boerhavia diffusa
• English name- Spreading Hogweed, Horse Purslane
• Botanical name- Boerhavia diffusa
• In Hindi-Purnanava
• In Assamese-Pononua
• Kingdom-Plantae
Chemical constituents-
B-sitosterol, a-2-sitosterol, palmitic acid, hexacosonoic, stearic, arachidic acid, urosilic acid, Oxalicacid, D- glucose, Punarnavoside, alkaloid named punanarvine and also potassium nitrate, ester of b-sitosterol, tetracosanoic, Hentriacontane, b-Ecdysone, triacontanol, hypoxanthine 9-L-arabinofuranoside boeravine, etc.Part used:
seed, leaf, root, whole plantHealth benefits of Spreading hogweed:
1. Spreading hogweed plant is very useful for treating all kind of kidney disorder.A decoction of the whole plant reduces the level of urea in the body significantly. It’s a very good diuretic too.2. This plant is very useful for our eyes. Its used in the treatment of glaucoma, night blindness, conjunctivitis, irritation in the eyes. It is also very good for those who loss vision gradually. Hogweed root with honey if its used as an eyeliner very effective for redness of the eye.
3. Spreading hogweed is a mild laxative, which used in the treatment of constipation.
4. A decoction of entire plant of Spreading hogweed is used in relieving chronic insomnia. This makes you sleep better. It decoction also reduces swelling.
5. Research suggests that Spreading hogweed has Antioxidant property, Anti-inflammatory property, Antibacterial property, Anti-cancerous property, Antiestrogenic activity, Antiamebic properties etc.
6. This herb used in the treatment of anemia., also act as a blood purifier .
7. It helps to improve the overall function of the heart, so add Spreading hogweed into your regular diet.
8. The leaves of leaves of Spreading hogweed are cooked in the form of a curry or chutney and taken daily, can be used for treatment of skin allergies like itching, rashes, etc.
9. This herb is also used to improve the liver function and detoxify it also helps in the treatment of jaundice.
10. Spreading hogweed leaf extract significantly decreases glucose levels in blood and in turn increases plasma insulin levels. Therefore this plant is very useful for diabetes.
11. Punarnavine, an alkaloid present in Spreading hogweed is believed to be an anti-cancer agent.
12. Chewing Spreading hogweed root can cure mouth ulcer.
13. Its a very good remedy for joint paint and inflammation.
14. Its very good herb for treatment of fever, this reduce body temperature in significant way .
15 . Regular intake of this herb can boost our immune system.
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