Punarnavasava Uses, dosage, Side effects & FAQ

Punarnava Asava is a liquid Ayurvedic medicine useful in oedema, liver diseases, fever, and gastritis. It has self-generated 5 to 10% of alcohol by fermentation. This self-generated alcohol and water present in the Asava act as a medium to deliver water and alcohol-soluble active herbal components to the body

 Punarnavasava Uses

  • Acts as anti-inflammatory
  • Antiedema
  • Useful in liver conditions
  • Useful in spleen conditions
  • Fever
  • Anaemia
  • Used for treating osteoarthritis
  • Gout
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Used to treat joint pains, associated with elevated ESR levels
  • It is used to reduce access to water collection in the body following the intake of hormonal tablets and steroids

Uses according to Ayurveda

  1. Odema spelling inflammatory conditions – Shotha
  2. Cities – Udara
  3. Splenomegaly – Pleeha
  4. Gastritis hyperacidity – Amlapitta
  5. Liver disorders – Yakrut
  6. Abdominal tumour/abdominal distension – Gulma
  7. Fever – Chronic & complex disorders to treat
  8. Helpful to promote the strength of bones and joints
  9. Excellent anti-inflammatory medicine
  10. As an analgesic medicine
  11. Ankle pain
  12. Slipped Disc
  13. Back Spasm
  14. Backache
  15. Back injury
  16. Stiffness of muscles
  17. Coccyx pain

Food items to avoid

  • Heavy to digest food
  • Non-veg foods
  • Fast foods
  • Aerated drinks
  • Smoking
  • Excess alcohol
  • Deep fried foods

These foods can irritate the stomach and intestinal lining these food may also increase all the dosha

Doctors also prescribe this for these conditions also

  • Steroid-induced swelling
  • Ankles swelling
  • Puffy face and facial  swelling
  • Fatty liver changes
  • Hepatic steatosis
  • Obesity
  • High cholesterol

Commonly prescribed combinations

Vedio

 We use these combinations with Punarnavasava

  • Loha bhasma
  • Rasnasaptakam kashaya
  • Punarnava mandura  etc

Side effects

If taken as prescribed to do there it won’t give any side effects

may cause temporary blood pressure variations and gastric irritation

people with diabetes and high BP should take this medicine only under medical supervision

Punarnavasava dosage

  • Daily morning and evening 10 to 20 ml after food if needed it can be mixed with an equal quantity of water if you don’t like the taste,  or as directed by your Ayurveda doctor as per the requirement of the disease

With allopathic medicines

  • If you are taking any allopathic medicines you should take the opinion of your doctor
  • Some ayurvedic medicines may react with allopathic medication; it is best to avoid taking both medicines at the same time. maintain a 30-minute interval between two different systems of medicine

It is not recommended to take medicine without the prescription of the ayurvedic doctor

Supplements, vitamins, Omega 3 fatty acids etc

Generally, this product won’t interact with multivitamins or any other supplementary but if you are taking more than one supplement at a time please consult your doctor for an opinion

Method of manufacturing

Various Herbs with the main ingredient as punarnava are made into a coarse powder. sugar is dissolved in water and filtered. to the sugar solution, the rest of the ingredients are added in a clean container. It is sealed and kept for a month for fermentation and then filtered

Reference

Bhaishajya ratnavali, Shota rogadhikara, 197-201

Pregnancy

It is best to take during pregnancy if taken only under medical supervision Chef medication during pregnancy should be avoided 

Lactation

It can be taken during the lactation period only under a strict doctor’s advice for a short period of time that the doctor has advised

Shelf life

10 years from the date of manufacturing

Storage

Store in a cool place in a tightly closed Amber-coloured bottle to protect from light and moisture.

Research References

Punarnava scientific research articles, you may consider.

1, 2, 3, 4

FAQs

Is Punarnavasava good for weight loss?

Punarnava asava is very effective in weight loss if taken with other weight-reducing ayurvedic medicines

Can anyone take Punarnavasava?

No, anyone cannot randomly take punarnava/punarnavasava without a doctors advice.

Can Punarnava reduce creatinine?

May or may not be as per your health condition

Can Punarnava cure kidney disease?

Yes as per ayurveda it helps in kidney disease, but more research is needed for this statement.

Does Punarnavasava react with Supplements, vitamins, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?

Generally, this product won’t interact with multivitamins or any other supplementary but if you are taking more than one supplement at a time please consult your doctor for an opinion

Does Punarnavasava have side effects?

Not really, but in negligible patients. More research is needed for this statement

Is Punarnavasava safe for kids?

It is safe to use this medicine in lower doses in children above the age of 5 years.

Is Punarnavasava safe in Pregnancy?

It is best to take during pregnancy if taken only under medical supervision Chef medication during pregnancy should be avoided.

Is Punarnavasava safe during Lactation?

It can be taken during the lactation period only under a strict doctor’s advice for a short period of time that the doctor has advised.

Does Punarnava increase blood pressure?

Both rise and fall of bp seen

Is Punarnava good for the prostate?

Yes, it is good for the treatment of prostate health issues.

What are the Side effects of Punarnavasava?

If taken as prescribed to do there it won’t give any side effects
may cause temporary blood pressure variations and gastric irritation
people with diabetes and high BP should take this medicine only under medical supervisio

What are the benefits of Punarnavasava for the skin?

Helps to increase the quality of blood thus helps for skin nourishment.

Is Punarnavasava helpful for the liver?

Yes surely.

Can Punarnavasava be taken daily?

No, you should take it as your doctor has directed.

Conclusion

Punarnavasava is one of the best medicine which comes under the natural medicine of Ayurveda. It has special benefits In the health of kidneys, liver, joints, inflammation and overall immunity. From ancient times it has been used for these health issues, so contact your doctor for proper diagnosis and more information.

This article is only for educational purposes, self medication and self diagnosis is not recommended. Contact your doctor for more information.

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