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Spreading hogweed

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: Pig weed
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Boerhaavia diffusaBoerhaavia hirsuta

Description: Boerhaavia diffusa is a vine native to South America and India. It is from nyctaginaceae family. Its leaves and roots are used medicinally. Spreading hogweed is an Ayurvedic remedy.

Oral Uses

  • Improving & supporting health & function of liver RatingRatingRating

    Spreading hogweed is a liver tonic; strengthens and protects the liver. Take 1-3 g of spreading hogweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Cirrhosis RatingRating

    Spreading hogweed is a liver tonic; strengthens and protects the liver. Take 1-3 g of spreading hogweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Gallstones RatingRating

    Spreading hogweed helps expel gallstones. Take 1-3 g of spreading hogweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • General gallbladder conditions RatingRating

    Spreading hogweed stimulates gallbladder function and bile production. Take 1-3 g of spreading hogweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • General hepatitis RatingRating

    Spreading hogweed is a liver tonic; strengthens and protects the liver. Take 1-3 g of spreading hogweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • General kidney diseases RatingRating

    Spreading hogweed improves kidney function; alleviates symptoms. Take 1-3 g of spreading hogweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • General liver diseases RatingRating

    Spreading hogweed improves liver function; protects and strengthens the liver. Take 1-3 g of spreading hogweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Liver tonic RatingRatingRating

    Spreading hogweed is a liver tonic; strengthens the liver. Take 1-3 g of spreading hogweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Analgesic RatingRating

    Spreading hogweed is an analgesic; alleviates pain. Take 1-3 g of spreading hogweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRating

    Spreading hogweed is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 1-3 g of spreading hogweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antilithic (kidney stones) RatingRating

    Spreading hogweed is an antilithic for kidney stones; may help to expel kidney stones; prevents kidney stone formation. Take 1-3 g of spreading hogweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Diuretic RatingRating

    Spreading hogweed is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow. Take 1-3 g of spreading hogweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Hemostatic RatingRating

    Spreading hogweed s a hemostatic; stops bleeding. Take 1-3 g of spreading hogweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Hypotensive RatingRating

    Spreading hogweed is a hypotensive; reduces blood pressure. Take 1-3 g of spreading hogweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Recommended Dosage

Take 1-3 g of boerhaavia diffusa daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Do not use it if you have hypotension.

Available Forms

Boerhaavia diffusa is available in capsule, powder and bulk form.

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