Punarnava, a potent ayurvedic has immense health benefits and has been in use since ancient times in treating a host of health anomalies. Commonly known as Hogweed, Sterling, Tarvine in English, Mukarati Kirei in Tamil, Raktakunda, and Shothaghni in Sanskrit, it goes by the botanical name Boerhavia diffusa. Benefits: It cures renal problems and urinary tract infections, jaundice, general fever and obesity. It is also used as anti-inflammatory and diuretic agent. It is used as a heart tonic and kidney tonic. Punarnava helps to balance the Kapha and Pitta doshas and also has Sita (cold), Sothhar (anti-inflammation) and Rasayana (rejuvenation) properties which help reduce symptoms like inflammation in the eyes as well as maintain the overall eye health.