Evidence supporting the use of: Boerhavia diffusa
For the health condition: Bedwetting

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Boerhavia diffusa, commonly known as "Punarnava," is a plant used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for a variety of urinary disorders, including bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis). The traditional use is based on its reputed diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and rejuvenative properties. In Ayurveda, Boerhavia diffusa is believed to strengthen the urinary system and balance the body's doshas, which is thought to help manage involuntary urination during sleep in children. Texts such as the "Charaka Samhita" and various Ayurvedic pharmacopoeias mention its use for "mutrakrichra" (urinary disorders), which is sometimes interpreted to include symptoms like bedwetting. However, there is limited direct scientific research specifically evaluating Boerhavia diffusa for the treatment of bedwetting. Most modern studies have focused on its effects in chronic kidney disease, diuresis, and general urinary tract health, rather than nocturnal enuresis. Consequently, the evidence for its efficacy in bedwetting is largely anecdotal and derived from traditional practice rather than clinical trials. Thus, while Boerhavia diffusa is traditionally used for urinary conditions including bedwetting, robust scientific validation for this specific indication is lacking.

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