Boerhaavia diffusa (scientific name: Boerhaavia diffusa ) is a perennial herb of the Nyctaginaceae family that is widely distributed in China, India, Malaysia, and the coastal areas of Polynesia. The entire plant is used medicinally. In classical Ayurveda, charakas describe it as a rejuvenating agent (rasayana) , and vagbhatas value it as a revitalizing and tonic . This plant has long been used to balance the entire body and improve recovery.
Traditionally, it has been used for a wide range of purposes, including edema, anemia, nervous and cardiac conditions, gastrointestinal problems, rheumatoid arthritis, urinary problems, skin problems, respiratory balance, chronic fatigue and alcohol overload, and blood flow balance adjustment. In recent years, its physiological activities, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, diuretic, immune regulation, and cell protection, have been reported at the basic research level.
In terms of ingredients, various plant components have been reported, such as quinolizidine , squalene , phytol , ursolic acid , β-sitosterol , stigmasterol , myricyl alcohol , myristic acid , tannin , and oxantrone . These ingredients suggest that it may support multifaceted physiological functions, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, circulatory support, metabolic regulation, and skin and organ protection.
Characteristics of the genus Lamium
- Scientific name: Boerhaavia diffusa
- Classification: Nyctaginaceae
- Japanese name: Nahakanokosou
- Distribution: China, India, Southeast Asia, and coastal Polynesia
- Part used: Whole plant
- Traditionally rated: Rejuvenating and revitalizing material
Main ingredients (reported examples)
- Terpenes: squalene, phytol, ursolic acid
- Plant sterols: β-sitosterol, stigmasterol
- Fatty alcohol: Myricyl alcohol
- Fatty acid: Myristic acid
- Polyphenols: tannins, oxanthrone
- Purine derivative: Arahypoxanthine
- Others: Quinolizidine, Hentriacontane, Trace minerals
Expected effects
- Rejuvenation and anti-aging support effects: It has been suggested that this may contribute to maintaining cellular stress resistance and improving overall overall condition.
- Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant support: It has been suggested that it may contribute to alleviating chronic inflammatory load and oxidative stress.
- Diuretic and detox support effects: It has been suggested that it may contribute to regulating body fluid balance and promoting the excretion of waste products.
- Circulation and blood flow support: It has been suggested that it may contribute to maintaining healthy blood flow balance and peripheral circulation.
- Nerve and cardiac support: It has been suggested that it may contribute to stabilizing nerve and cardiac function.
- Digestive and intestinal support: It has been suggested that it may contribute to stabilizing the gastrointestinal mucosal environment and intestinal balance.
- Skin condition support effect: It has been suggested that it may contribute to alleviating skin problems and maintaining skin barrier function.
- Immune and defense support: It has been suggested that it may contribute to maintaining the body's defense functions and recovery ability.
