AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Punarnava HERBAL POWDER (BOERHAAVIA DIFFUSA)

Rejuvenating heart tonic. Clears Kapha blood congestion and edema.

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Punarnava means new again. It is a key Kapha reducing herb that rejuvenates by eliminating excess water, reducing blood sugar, fat & cholesterol, and strengthening the heart. It has a mild taste.

By stimulating microcirculation it improves K arthritis.

Punarnava is a kidney, liver, and pancreas tonic as well as an adaptogen & immunomodulator. It is a balancing herb overall and will not significantly aggravate Vata.
Ayurveda Punarnava Whole Plant Large

Ayurveda Punarnava Fruit Large

Ayurveda Punarnava Flower Large

Ayurveda Punarnava Leaf Large

Ayurveda Punarnava Stem / Bark Large

Ayurveda Punarnava Root Large

Ayurveda Punarnava Harvested Large

Ayurveda Punarnava Monogram Large

SUGGESTED USE

1/8 - 1/4 tsp in warm water twice a day or as directed by your practitioner.
How should I take my herbs?
Follow these guidelines

Metabolic Nature of Punarnava

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INCREASES
Guna Help

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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TASTES
Taste Help

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Tissue (dhatu):
Red Blood

RED-BLOOD

Red blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels.

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Subdosha: Pitta Ranjaka, Vayu Prana, Vayu Vyana
Affinity:
Anti Aging

ANTI-AGING

Geriatric conditions typically involve low agni / metabolism, poor circulation, weakness & debility, muscle weakening, poor digestion, a drop in sex hormones, and connective tissue degradation in bones & skin.

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, Cleanse And Detox, Heart Circulation Blood, Kidney Bladder Urinary, Liver Gallbladder, Respiratory Health
Family: Nyctaginaceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Punarnava
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Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

Nauseating

NAUSEATING

Brings about feelings of unease and discomfort in the stomach, often accompanied with the involuntary urge to vomit.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Emetic

EMETIC

An herb that causes vomiting and nausea.

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Antilithic

ANTILITHIC

An herb that dissolves / breaks up stones (gallstones or kidney stones) so that it can be passed.

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Nerve Relaxant Grounding

NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING

Encourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.

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Stimulates Front Of Brain

STIMULATES-FRONT-OF-BRAIN

Creates a feeling of awareness or tension in the area in the forehead. Activates the frontal lobe - the area responsible for motor function, emotional expression, thinking, and decision making.

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Builds Stamina

BUILDS-STAMINA

Promotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Tonic

TONIC

A tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.

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Antitussive

ANTITUSSIVE

Cough suppressant, particularly for dry coughs or a tickle in your throat.

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Bronchodilator

BRONCHODILATOR

An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.

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Lung Tonic

LUNG-TONIC

Strengthens the lungs. Lung tonics include antifibrotic, vessel tonic, or nourishing herbs with an affinity for the lungs. They aid recovery in acute or chronic lung conditions.

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Antimicrobial

ANTIMICROBIAL

An agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.

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Antipoisonous

ANTIPOISONOUS

An antidote for a poison. Many anti-poisonous herbs draw out a poison and are good for insect bites. Others help burn it up.

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Cardiac Stimulant

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.

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Alterative

ALTERATIVE

Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.

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Antioxidant

ANTIOXIDANT

An antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals that lead to a chain reaction causing damage or death to cells. Antioxidants terminate these oxidation reactions.

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Blood Tonic

BLOOD-TONIC

An herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.

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Cardiac Tonic

CARDIAC-TONIC

Strengthens and tones the heart (heart-tonic). Cardiac tonics are used to treat a wide range of heart issues from arrhythmia, to cardiac insufficiency.

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Hypertensive

HYPERTENSIVE

An herb that increases blood pressure.

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Hypotensive

HYPOTENSIVE

An herb that lowers blood pressure.

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Vasodilator

VASODILATOR

A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.

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Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

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Kidney Tonic

KIDNEY-TONIC

An herb that strengthens the kidneys.

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Urinary Tonic

URINARY-TONIC

An herb that tonifies and strengthens the urinary system. These can be helpful for urinary incontinence or improving function after a urinary tract infection. They can also strengthen the bladder to ward off a urinary tract infection.

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Warms Kidney

WARMS-KIDNEY

Warms the kidneys by increasing blood flow to the organ.

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Cholagogue

CHOLAGOGUE

Cholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.

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Hypolipidemic

HYPOLIPIDEMIC

Scrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.

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Lowers Blood Sugar

LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGAR

An herb that lowers blood sugar.

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Builds Semen

BUILDS-SEMEN

Herbs that increase the production of semen, often by rebuilding fluids in general.

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Promotes Virility

PROMOTES-VIRILITY

Encourages virility and potency.

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Antispasmodic

ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.

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Constituents:
Iron

IRON

Iron is necessary for the transport of oxygen in red blood cells.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Punarnava

Mustard

Mustard has these Actions in Common

Antimicrobial, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Nauseating, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-tonic, Emetic, Promotes-virility, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy

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Mustard Powder

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

Stimulates-energy, Antimicrobial, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Nauseating, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-tonic, Emetic, Promotes-virility, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant

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Mustard Seed

Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Cardiac-tonic, Emetic, Promotes-virility, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Antimicrobial, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Nauseating, Stimulates-front-of-brain

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Turmeric

Turmeric has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Antioxidant, Blood-tonic, Hypolipidemic, Vasodilator, Anti-inflammatory, Antipoisonous, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Antimicrobial, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Lowers-blood-sugar

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Stinging Nettles

Stinging Nettles has these Actions in Common

Antilithic, Diuretic, Lung-tonic, Urinary-tonic, Alterative, Blood-tonic, Internal-detoxicant, Promotes-virility, Anti-inflammatory, Builds-stamina, Kidney-tonic, Tonic

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Dandelion Leaves

Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Hypolipidemic, Stimulates-energy, Antimicrobial, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Antioxidant, Diuretic, Lowers-blood-sugar

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Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Antipoisonous, Digestive, Lowers-blood-sugar, Antimicrobial, Blood-tonic, Hypolipidemic, Alterative, Antioxidant, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant

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Celery Seed

Celery Seed has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Diuretic, Lowers-blood-sugar, Anti-inflammatory, Cardiac-stimulant, Hypotensive, Vasodilator, Antilithic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant

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Caraway Seeds

Caraway Seeds has these Actions in Common

Antimicrobial, Bronchodilator, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Lung-tonic, Antitussive, Digestive, Stimulates-energy

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Carrot

Carrot has these Actions in Common

Antilithic, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Antioxidant, Diuretic, Lung-tonic, Alterative, Blood-tonic, Hypotensive, Tonic

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Nigella (black cumin)

Nigella (black cumin) has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Hypotensive, Stimulates-energy, Anti-inflammatory, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Diuretic, Lowers-blood-sugar

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Punarnava

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Internal-detoxicant, Antimicrobial, Lung-tonic, Antispasmodic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Blood-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Bronchodilator, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Cardiac-stimulant, Vasodilator, Diuretic, Warms-kidney, Hypolipidemic

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Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)

Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

Blood-tonic, Promotes-virility, Builds-stamina, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Cardiac-tonic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Lowers-blood-sugar, Antispasmodic, Lung-tonic

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Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)

Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-tonic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Lowers-blood-sugar, Antispasmodic, Lung-tonic, Blood-tonic, Promotes-virility, Builds-stamina, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-front-of-brain

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Belly breathing

Belly breathing has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Lowers-blood-sugar, Antispasmodic, Lung-tonic, Blood-tonic, Promotes-virility, Builds-stamina, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Cardiac-tonic, Digestive

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Breathing Exercises

Breathing Exercises has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Lowers-blood-sugar, Antispasmodic, Lung-tonic, Blood-tonic, Promotes-virility, Builds-stamina, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Cardiac-tonic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant

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Hawthorne Berry & Flower

Hawthorne Berry & Flower has these Actions in Common

Antioxidant, Tonic, Builds-stamina, Vasodilator, Cardiac-tonic, Digestive, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Anti-inflammatory, Hypotensive, Antilithic, Internal-detoxicant

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Eleuthero Ginseng

Eleuthero Ginseng has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Lowers-blood-sugar, Antispasmodic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Blood-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Builds-stamina, Tonic, Digestive, Hypolipidemic, Hypotensive, Internal-detoxicant

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Dong Quai

Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Antioxidant, Hypolipidemic, Antispasmodic, Hypotensive, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Anti-inflammatory

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Amalaki

Amalaki has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Promotes-virility, Antioxidant, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Tonic, Builds-semen, Cardiac-tonic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Lowers-blood-sugar

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Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Urinary-tonic, Blood-tonic, Builds-semen, Builds-stamina, Diuretic, Alterative, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Anti-inflammatory, Promotes-virility, Antioxidant, Tonic

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Impact of Punarnava

In each clinical research trial below, students from the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects. See other clinical research trials for diet & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Punarnava affect your temperature?

0
5
24
5
1
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your ear temperature?

1
31
3
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your sweat quantity?

0
4
27
4
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect the color of your skin?

1
1
3
0
30
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect the color of your tongue body?

4
8
0
23
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect the swelling of your tongue body?

0
10
25
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your appetite/hunger?

2
2
22
9
0
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your digestion speed?

0
6
27
2
0
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

TOXINS

How did Punarnava affect the amount of gas & bloating?

2
12
21
0
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your stool smell?

0
6
27
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

1
8
22
4
0
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect the color of your tongue coating?

1
2
2
4
26
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your throat soreness?

3
29
3
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your urine smell?

0
5
29
1
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

1
3
29
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your sweat smell?

0
2
28
5
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your acne?

2
31
2
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your freckles/moles?

2
32
1
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

2
0
0
0
4
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
29
No Change
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect the color of the lower eye lid?

0
1
32
2
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

HYDRATION

How did Punarnava affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0
1
18
14
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect the dryness of your skin?

5
2
28
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

0
27
8
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect the cracks on your tongue?

1
7
21
6
0
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

FLUID-THICKNESS

How did Punarnava affect your ear pressure?

3
28
4
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your congestion?

2
26
7
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

2
26
7
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Punarnava affect your energy levels?

0
3
22
10
0
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your muscle tension?

1
6
26
2
0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your anxiety?

2
7
25
1
0
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect the stillness of your tongue?

6
28
1
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

DIGESTION

How did Punarnava affect your appetite/hunger?

2
2
22
9
0
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect burning sensations in digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?

0
5
27
3
0
Much reliefSlight reliefSameSlightly more burningMuch more burning
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your digestion speed?

0
6
27
2
0
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect the amount of gas & bloating?

2
12
21
0
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

TONGUE

How did Punarnava affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

1
8
22
4
0
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect the cracks on your tongue?

1
7
21
6
0
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect the color of your tongue body?

4
8
0
23
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect the color of your tongue coating?

1
2
2
4
26
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect the swelling of your tongue body?

0
10
25
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect the stillness of your tongue?

6
28
1
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

STOOL

How did Punarnava affect your stool frequency/quantity?

1
7
24
2
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your stool color?

2
1
0
2
30
More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your stool lightness?

0
5
28
2
0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your stool smell?

0
6
27
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your stool consistency?

0
6
17
10
2
Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

URINE

How did Punarnava affect your urine lightness?

0
9
23
2
1
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0
1
18
14
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

1
3
29
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your urine clarity?

1
25
9
More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your urine smell?

0
5
29
1
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

SWEAT

How did Punarnava affect your sweat smell?

0
2
28
5
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your sweat quantity?

0
4
27
4
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

SKIN

How did Punarnava affect the color of your skin?

1
1
3
0
30
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your freckles/moles?

2
32
1
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your acne?

2
31
2
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect the dryness of your skin?

5
2
28
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

EYE

How did Punarnava affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

2
0
0
0
4
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
29
No Change
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect the color of the lower eye lid?

0
1
32
2
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

0
27
8
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

ENT

How did Punarnava affect your ear pressure?

3
28
4
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your throat soreness?

3
29
3
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

2
26
7
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your ear temperature?

1
31
3
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your congestion?

2
26
7
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

SYSTEMIC

How did Punarnava affect your temperature?

0
5
24
5
1
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your energy levels?

0
3
22
10
0
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your muscle tension?

1
6
26
2
0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your anxiety?

2
7
25
1
0
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

HEART

How did Punarnava affect your heart rhythm?

1
33
1
More palpitationsSameLess palpitations
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?

1
2
31
1
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)

How did Punarnava affect your heart rate?

0
6
26
2
1
Much slowerSlightly slowerSameSlightly fasterMuch faster
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:99 (2021-05-25 - 2022-06-08)


Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Punarnava may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

HERB DRUG INTERACTION RISK

Here are some potential herb drug interactions. Please see your health care provider for more information.
  • Alterative: Anything that strengthens or cleanses the liver can clear drugs mroe quickly, requiring a higher dose.
  • Antitussive: Many anti-tussives are sedatives - so caution when combining with other sedatives, stimulants, or antihistamines.
  • Cardiac-tonic: Caution when taking alongside cardiac pharmaceuticals. Inotropic herbs (that affect heart contractile strength) may interact with digoxin.
  • Cholagogue: Anything that strengthens or cleanses the liver can clear drugs mroe quickly, requiring a higher dose.
  • Diuretic: Diuretics may clear pharmaceutical drugs more quickly, lowering the effect.
  • Hypolipidemic: May magnify the effect of cholesterol lowering drugs.
  • Hypotensive: Herbs that lower blood pressure can magnify the effect of blood pressure reducing pharmaceuticals.

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