Punarnava Mishri vs Pashanbheda

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Punarnava Mishri

Boerhavia repens

Urinary

Bergenia ciliata

Urinary

Punarnava Mishri

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Pashanbheda

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Creeping variety of punarnava found throughout tropical Africa, Asia and Australia; used similarly to B. diffusa for diuretic and liver conditions.

Alpine herb of Himalayan mountains; used in Ayurveda and traditional Tibetan medicine for kidney stones — name literally means "stone breaker".

Active Compounds

boeravinones, punarnavoside, liriodendrin, flavonoids

bergenin, afzelechin, catechin, tannins, arbutin, mucilage

Traditional Uses

Diuretic for edema, Liver conditions, Kidney support, Used in traditional medicine across Africa and Asia

Kidney stones in Ayurveda, Urinary tract infections, Liver conditions, Coughs and respiratory conditions

Modern Uses

Diuretic, Hepatoprotective, Anti-inflammatory

Lithotriptic, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

3–5 g dried herb as tea; 500 mg extract 2x daily

3–5 g rhizome as decoction; 500 mg extract 2x daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Concurrent diuretics

Pregnancy

Side Effects

Increased urination, GI upset

GI upset, Increased urination

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E