TNNMC Journal of Community Health Nursing

  • Year: 2024
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 1

Fine food -Punarnava

  • Author:
  • N Rajalakshmi
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Published Online: Jan 4, 2025
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 31 to 34

Nursing Tutor, College of Nursing, Madurai Medical College, Madurai

Online published on 4 January, 2025.

Abstract

Punarnava plant is a well- known medicinal herb that is widely found in India, the Pacific, and even in the Southern United States. It grows in well-drained soil and has trouble growing in the shade. The plant is used as fodder for livestock. It is also used as a vegetable in many African and Asiancountries. Punarnava has been in use in Ayurveda since ancient times. All parts of the plant can be used in the preparation of various formulations due to its therapeutic benefits.

Keywords

Punarnava