Punarnava vs Hai Jin Sha

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Punarnava

Boerhavia diffusa

Urinary

Hai Jin Sha

Lygodium japonicum

Urinary

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Punarnava

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Hai Jin Sha

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Ayurvedic herb whose name means "one that renews the body." Primarily used as a natural diuretic for edema, kidney stones, and urinary tract infections.

TCM spore that clears heat and promotes urination for stones.

Active Compounds

punarnavoside, boeravinone, liriodendrin, ursolic acid

Flavonoids, Fatty acids, Lysine, Organic acids

Traditional Uses

Reducing edema and swelling, Treating urinary disorders, Rejuvenating the kidneys

Urinary stones, UTI, Edema, Jaundice

Modern Uses

Natural diuretic, Kidney stone prevention, Anti-inflammatory effects, Liver protection

Anti-lithic, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

3-6g powder daily

6-15g wrapped in cloth then decocted

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Severe dehydration

Yin deficiency

Side Effects

Increased urination, Mild stomach upset

Throat irritation if inhaled

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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