Punarnavadi Guggulu
$26.95
What This Product Does
- Gently eliminates excess water and bloating*
- Supports healthy kidney function*
- Reduces inflammation and joint swelling*
How to Use
Take 1–2 tablets twice daily with warm water.
Key Ingredients
Full Ingredients: Boerhavia diffusa extract (Whole plant), Zingiber officinale extract (Rhizome), Tinospora cordifolia extract (Stem), Terminalia chebula extract (Fruit), Emblica officinalis extract (Fruit), Terminalia bellerica extract (Fruit), Piper nigrum extract (Fruit), Piper longum extract (Fruit), Embelia ribes extract (Fruit), Commiphora mukul extract (Gum), Plumbago zeylanica extract (Root), Ipomoea turpethum extract (Root), Baliospermum montanum (Root)
Ayurvedic Energetics
| Rasa (Taste) | Tikta (Bitter), Madhura (Sweet), Kashaya (Astringent) |
| Virya (Potency) | Ushna (Heating) — due to Guggulu and Trikatu; moderated by Punarnava's cooling quality |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Katu (Pungent) |
| Dosha Action | Strongly pacifies Kapha; supports Vata; modulates Pitta |
Science & Research
A classical Guggulu compound from the Sharangdhara Samhita centered on Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) — literally 'one that renews the body.' Punarnava's punarnavine alkaloid demonstrates significant natriuretic and diuretic activity without potassium wasting (unlike thiazide diuretics), making it particularly valuable in edematous conditions. Published studies show nephroprotective activity with preservation of glomerular filtration rate and reduction of BUN/creatinine in nephrotoxic models. Anti-inflammatory action occurs through inhibition of both COX and LOX pathways. Guggulu amplifies the anti-inflammatory and metabolic-clearing effects while Eranda (Castor) provides gentle aperient action. This is the first-line classical formula for shotha (edema), mutravahasrotas conditions (urinary system), and early-stage nephrotic presentations.
Clinical Key Functions
- Dual COX/LOX anti-inflammatory pathway inhibition*
- Shotha (edema) resolution through lymphatic and renal drainage*
- Mutravahasrotas (urinary system) cleansing and tissue renewal*
Selected Research
- Rawat AKS, et al. Hepatoprotective activity of Boerhavia diffusa. J Ethnopharmacol. 1997;56(1):61-66.
- Pareta SK, et al. Protective effects of Boerhavia diffusa against adriamycin-induced nephrotoxicity. Indian J Exp Biol. 2011;49(6):428-434.
- Hiruma-Lima CA, et al. Antiulcerogenic activity of Boerhavia diffusa. J Ethnopharmacol. 2000;71(1-2):267-274.
- Mishra S, et al. Punarnavadi compound in the management of Pandu roga (anemia). Ayu. 2015;36(3):290-297.
Ayurvedic Philosophy
Punarnavadi Guggulu is the classical formula for Shotha (edema) and Mutra-Roga (urinary disorders). Punarnava, literally 'one that makes new again,' is the foremost Shothaghna (anti-edema) herb — the Charaka Samhita classifies it in both the Shothaghna and Kasahara Mahakashaya. In Ayurvedic pathology, Shotha arises from Kapha-Vata Samsarga vitiating Ambuvaha Srotas (water-carrying channels) and Mutravahasrotas (urinary channels), leading to fluid retention. Unlike harsh Rechana (purgative) approaches, Punarnava provides gentle Mutrala (diuretic) action that clears excess Kleda (fluid) while its Rasayana property prevents the tissue depletion that often accompanies diuresis. Guggulu's Lekhana amplifies the fluid-clearing action, and Eranda (Castor) provides Mridu Virechana (gentle purgation) supporting elimination.
Classical Text References
- Charaka Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 4 — Punarnava classified in both Shothaghna and Kasahara Mahakashaya
- Sharangdhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 7 — Punarnavadi Guggulu formulation for Shotha and Mutra Vikara
- Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 12 (Shotha Chikitsa) — comprehensive treatment of edema through Mutrala, Swedana, and Shodhana