Boerhavia diffusa

HEPATOPROTECTIVE AGENTS, LIVER TONIC, ANTI HEPATOTOXICBoerhavia diffusa

The roots of Boerhavia diffusa, commonly known as 'Punarnava', are used by a large number of tribes in India for the treatment of various hepatic disorders and for interna inflammation. Anodectal data has lso reported effectiveness of Boerhavia diffusa incases of oedema and ascites resulting from early cirrhosis of the liver and chronic peritonitis. . A proprietory hepatotonic herbal formulation containing Boerhavia diffusa as one of the major ingredient offered significant protection against decrease in haemoglobin percentage R.B.C. and W.B.C counts and the various liver microsomal enzymes.