Boerhavia diffusa
Boerhavia diffusa is a species of flowering plant in the four o’clock family known as Punarnava, red spiderling, spreading hogweed or tarvine. This is an herb used in Ayurveda and other traditional medicines. Its most common use is for its anti-diabetic and diuretic properties. However, it also has been used for pain relief, as an anti-inflammatory and can help with indigestion.
B. diffusa can prohibit the digestion of fats and carbohydrates and abdominal glucose uptake while still increasing muscle glucose uptake. Thus, giving this herb anti-hyperlipidemic and anti-hyperglycemic properties.
Technical insights:
- Country of origin: India
- Part used or starting material: Boerhavia diffusa root
- Alkaloids NLT 0.1%
- Solvent for extraction: Water/ Extract ratio 8:1
- Stored form: Brown Powder
Ingredient Benefits
Supports healthy blood flow
Boerhavia diffusa improves kidney function as it helps the kidneys expel excess fluid out of the body very effectively. Studies have shown that Boerhavia diffusa works on impaired kidneys to improve function and to help lower blood pressure for prolonged use safely without side effects.
Promotes optimal heart function
Boerhavia diffusa has cardiotonic properties, meaning to improve the efficiency and contraction of the heart muscle. The extracts from this plant can reverse damage done by cardiotoxic substances.
This perennial plant provides promising evidence of having high health benefits with little to no side effects. The bioactive compounds of this plant have been shown to be a potent therapeutic agent due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperglycemic and immune system balancing properties.
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