Active constituents like Punarnavin alters erythrocyte membrane composition & significantly decreases erythrocyte osmotic fragility. For its safe and effective diuretic and anti- inflammatory activities, Punarnava is useful in treating Oedema, Ascites & Nephritis.
Punarnava protects the renal system by effective glucose regulation, maintaining serum ionic status, renal Na+, K+ ATPase activity & antioxidant status. It decreases calcium oxalate deposition and has uses in the management of Nephritis and Urinary calculi.
Punarnava inhibits oxidative trauma & kidney cell damage. For its nourishing and tonic activities on Genitourinary tissues, the aqueous extract is an indispensable drug in treating acute and chronic kidney disorders.
Punarnava has macrophage phagocytic activity and decreases & delays hypersensitivity reaction. For anti-inflammatory, immune-stimulant, cardiotonic and nourishing properties, its aqueous extract is effective in low immunity, cardiovascular disorders, arthritis and wasting disorders, without any side effects.