Punarnavadi Kashayam

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Punarnavadi Kashayam is a herbal decoction and Ayurveda formulation available in liquid or tablet form. It is a herbal remedy prescribed by most of Ayurvedic physicians and herbalist for reducing edema and inflammation. It may be useful in cases of ascites, myxedema, common cold, asthma, cough, abdominal diseases and anemia.

Main Ingredients of Punarnavadi Kashayam

Main ingredients in Punarnavadi Kashayam are Boerhaavia diffusa, Cedrus deodara, Turmeric, Andrographis paniculata, Luffa acutangula, Terminalia chebula, Azadirachta indica, Cyperus rotundus, zingiber officinale.

Ayurveda Pharmacological action of Punarnavadi Kashayam

Punarnavadi Kashayam assuages kapha and pitta humors. It is a natural and herbal diuretic remedy, which can be used to increasing urine output of patient in various diseases such as generalized edema, kidney failure, ascites or myxedema etc.

Initially it considered to increase urine output and then balances urinary outflow. It decreases generalized swelling due to excess fluid accumulation in the body.

Punarnavadi Kashayam is also known to have anti-inflammatory. Due to this, it is commonly prescribed in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Moreover, its anti-inflammatory action may be seen on liver as well.

It aids to reduce inflammation due to various liver ailments such as viral hepatitis and hepatitis B. It also helps to restore the size of liver if it is increased due to any disease. 

Punarnavadi Kashayam is also beneficial in respiratory diseases. It dilates the passage of lungs and bronchioles so it may ease breathing process. Therefore, it may be also helpful in cough, dyspnea and asthma.

Traditional Ayurveda Textbook Uses and indications of Punarnavadi Kashayam

1. Generalized edema
2. Fever
3. Liver disorders
4. Jaundice and hepatitis
5. Osteoarthritis
6. Rheumatoid arthritis
7. Cough
8. Dyspnea and asthma
9. Ascites, myxedema,
10. Common cold
11. Abdominal diseases
12. Anemia

Side effects and precautions of Punarnavadi Kashayam

There is no side effect mentioned in Ayurvedic texts or reported by a client as such from therapeutic use of this preparation. It is advisable that Ayurvedic medicine and treatment are generally considered to be safe when taken under the supervision and guidance of an Ayurvedic Doctor, but rarely may be associated with possible adverse reactions in individual cases. We recommend seeking urgent medical attention in the case of an adverse reaction.

References:

1. Ras tantra saar avum sidh prayog sangreh
2. Ayurveda saar sangreh