Bonarnava | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
Traditionally used as a diuretic and for the liver. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Bonarnava
Latin name
Widespread Boerhavia
Common names
Bonarnava
foreign names
Widespread Boerhavia
The group
Nyctaginaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
South Asia and Africa
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Nyctaginaceae family, the scientific name Boerhavia diffusa is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
Root and aerial parts
chemical components
Bonarnaphenone and alkaloids
Properties and medical uses
Traditionally used as a diuretic and for the liver.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the root and aerial parts may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary radically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
The effects of diuretics, blood pressure medications, and diabetes medications may be increased.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
South Asia and Africa
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Boerhavia diffusa species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
South Asia and Africa.
This traditional use illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
Related images
