Punarnavine

In vitro / Animal

Mechanism of Action

Diuretic via increased renal blood flow and glomerular filtration; anti-inflammatory; hepatoprotective

Research Notes

Punarnavine is the principal alkaloid in Boerhavia diffusa. Animal studies demonstrate significant diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective effects.

Found In 1 Herb

Punarnava

Ayurvedic

3D Molecular Structure

Alkaloid

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Punarnavine

AlkaloidNitrogen-containing compounds with potent pharmacological effects

Representative pattern: C₉H₇N₂O

Atoms

Nitrogen

Carbon

Hydrogen

Oxygen

Related Compounds (Alkaloid)

3-Demethylcolchicine(1)Brahmine(1)Christembine(1)Colchicine(1)Demecolcine (Colcemid)(1)Fragarine(1)Host-derived alkaloids (variable)(1)Muscarine(1)Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (trace)(1)Sambucine(1)Speciogynine(1)Taspine(1)

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