Overview
Sveta Punarnava is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for inflammation. Sveta Punarnava (White Punarnava) is the white-flowered variety. The text discusses the botanical confusion between Punarnava varieties - Rakta (red, B. diffusa) and Sveta (white, often identified as Trianthema). Both have diuretic and anti-edema properties. The text notes the importance of proper identification. Verse ref: page 422.
How Sveta Punarnava Helps with Inflammation
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Sveta Punarnava has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing inflammation:
- Potency (Virya): Ushna (hot)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Madhura (sweet)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter (Tikta), Sweet (Madhura)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Hot (Ushna)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Similar to Punarnava
- Also Known As
- English: White Punarnava, White Hogweed
Sanskrit: श्वेत पुनर्नवा, रक्तपुनर्नवा
Hindi: सफेद पुनर्नवा
Other Herbs for Inflammation
See all herbs for inflammation on the Inflammation page.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.