Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa)
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Scientific Name: Boerhavia diffusa — Spreading Hogweed.
Native Home: Indian subcontinent and other tropical regions.
Height: Usually 20–100 cm, with spreading stems.
Lifespan: Perennial in suitable warm climates.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Not used for timber; valued for its roots and leaves.
Harvesting: Mature plants are collected for botanical and traditional uses.
Age to Harvest: Roots are often collected after several months of growth, depending on cultivation conditions.
Products: Dried roots, leaves, powders, and botanical extracts.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Used in Ayurveda and other traditional systems of medicine.
Global Spread: Common across tropical and subtropical regions, including India, Africa, and parts of Asia.
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