• Dr.Dipali Bapurao Pulkanthe
• Dr. Sheetal Pravin Koparde
• Dr. Renuka Deshmukh
• Dr.Shivalika Sangekar

It is one of the oldest oriental medicines mentioned in Ayurveda as potential remedy for various ailments. Boerhavia diffusa L. (Punarnava), an annual herb has been used for managing wide range of diseases. A plant scientifically classified in the Ekasara Gana of Vishaghna Dravya by Acharya Sushruta, known for exhibiting rasayana gunakarma in accordance with Ayurvedic principles. Traditionally, the roots of Boerhaavia diffusa L. commonly referred to as 'Punarnava,' have been employed by various tribes in India for treating diverse hepatic disorders. The whole plant is rich in glycosides, steroids, flavonoids also contain various polyphenolic compounds. Many pharmacological studies have demonstrated the ability of its antitoxic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, spermatogenic, aphrodisiac, immunostimulant, hepatoprotective, antiasthamatic, supporting its traditional uses.

Antitoxic, Punarnava, Rasayana, Vishaghn

" Antitoxic effect of Punarnava - a drug review ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 3, page no.h639-h642, March-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2603782.pdf

" Antitoxic effect of Punarnava - a drug review ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 3, page no. pph639-h642, March-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2603782.pdf