Sveta Punarnava

(White Punarnava)
Sanskrit: श्वेत पुनर्नवा • Botanical: Trianthema portulacastrum Linn.

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.

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

What is Sveta Punarnava (White Punarnava / श्वेत पुनर्नवा)?

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.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Shothahara (reduces swelling)
  • Mutrala (diuretic)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Sveta Punarnava by Condition

Explore how Sveta Punarnava is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Sveta Punarnava for Inflammation

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