500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps
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Punarnava Extract (Boerhavia) is an Ayurvedic botanical supplement derived from the hogweed plant. It is specifically utilized for its hepatoprotective and diuretic properties, supporting the body's natural detoxification pathways and fluid balance.
Punarnava Extract functions by modulating liver enzymes involved in detoxification and promoting increased urine output via kidney support. Its active compounds are understood to interact with cellular pathways that enhance elimination of metabolic waste products.
Adults looking to address sluggish detox, fatigue, skin breakouts. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
C · C · emerging-to-moderate human evidence for liver detoxification and elimination
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Punarnava Extract (Boerhavia) is a liver & hepatoprotective supplement used to support liver detoxification and elimination. Hogweed for oedema and kidney function. It is available in capsule form and dosed for adults in India and internationally. As a ayurveda-tradition entry in the SacredBod catalog, it is positioned as a single-ingredient option that can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol. Punarnava Extract (Boerhavia) works through the mechanisms characteristic of its class — see the mechanism and research sections for detail. It primarily acts on the liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, and effects are dose-dependent, typically becoming measurable within 4-8 weeks for detox markers. Consistency matters more than dose size for this category.
Punarnava Extract (Boerhavia) carries an evidence grade of C in the SacredBod catalog, reflecting emerging human evidence for liver detoxification and elimination. Hogweed for oedema and kidney function. Benefits are cumulative rather than immediate, typically becoming noticeable within 4-8 weeks for detox markers, and individual response varies.
A typical dose is 500 mg, taken with food, usually in the morning. Start at the lower end, assess tolerance, and stay consistent; more is not automatically better.
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
Adults looking to address sluggish detox, fatigue, skin breakouts. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
As part of the Liver & Hepatoprotective category, Punarnava Extract (Boerhavia) can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol — see the Goes with panel for evidence-aligned pairings.
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