Boerhaavia diffusa roots (Punarnava mool) – Review as Rasayan (Rejuvenator / Antiaging)
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Boerhaavia diffusa roots (Punarnava mool) are in use since beginning of Ayurvd era for various therapeutic benefits. This Research Paper basily enquires into work done in the field of its Rejuvenation (Rasayan) benefits. The name Punarnava itself means ‘Rejuvenation’. In the modern allopathic terms, it has been translated as adaptogenic, immumodulatory, anti-oxidant aphrodisiac and nootropic activities. The review indicates that this herb justifies its name but more detailed research needs to be done particularly in last two activities viz nootropic and aphrodisiac activities.
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