Punarnava पुनर्नवा

🌱 About the plant

A hardy monsoon spreader with long traditional use, easy to grow and valuable for small insects.

Growing it

Self-seeds readily; thin it or it takes the bed.

What it is for

Traditional monsoon remedies; a living mulch that keeps soil cool.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Full sun to light shade

Water

Rain is usually enough

Season

Jun–Aug

Grows in

Balcony, Garden / ground

Mature size

20–40 cm, spreading

First harvest

Whole plant at 90–120 days

Self-seeds readily; thin it or it takes the bed.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Traditional monsoon remedies; a living mulch that keeps soil cool.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India