Best and Safe Alternative to Lasix

Lasix the generic name is furosemide. It is a diuretic and anthranilic acid derivative that help to eliminate the extra fluid from the body by increasing the urine output. It is available in the form of tablets and injections. The main active ingredient of Lasix is furosemide and the other ingredients are starch NF, lactose monohydrate NF, colloidal silicon dioxide NF, etc.

Before going to know about its alternate, let us go through its indications that where we can use Lasix. The prime use is in Edema – In the case of edema, Lasix is the drug of choice especially if edema is associated with congestive cardiac failure, liver cirrhosis, renal problems, etc. And the other main use is in hypertension, to bring down the level of high blood pressure by eliminating the extra amount of fluid from the blood vessels, thus reducing the tension of the blood against the blood vessels that is nothing but hypertension.

Now let us go through the side effects of the Lasix in case of overdosage and prolonged use. If the Lasix is given in extra amount it will lead to various side effects in the body.

The main adverse effect on the body because of over dosage of Lasix is water and electrolyte imbalance. If these Lasix used for prolonged period, it leads to various side effects on the various organs such as kidneys (reduced glomerular filtration, impaired renal functions, impaired cellular structure of nephrons), liver (reduced liver functions, impaired digestion, reduced production of bile, anorexia), develops various gastro intestinal issues like – nausea and vomiting, diarrhea and dysentery, acidity, constipation, etc. And also develops neurological issues like vertigo, dizziness, headache, etc. numerous hypersensitivity reactions and adverse effects such as toxic epidermal necrolysis, anemia, urticaria, thrombophlebitis, etc.

In spite of knowing all the adverse effects, we are using these medicines. Why can’t we adopt safe and natural remedies to heal the body and resolve its issues? Nature has a lot of things to tackle the problems of the body. Infect they are the best and safe alternative to chemicals. Here, let us go through the best and safe alternate to Lasix which was mentioned thousand years ago. Till date, it is safe to use and has effective results in various condition where diuresis is required. The best and safe alternative to Lasix is Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa). Punarnava is categorized as a “Mutrala aushadhi” as per Ayurveda. The name of the herb itself justifies its action. ‘Punar’ means again and ‘Nava’ means new that means it’s an herb that rejuvenates or reforms the cellular structure as well as function, hence resolves the problems pertaining to various systems. Punarnava has the following properties and actions on the body, they are -

Reference: Bhava prakasha Nighantu / Guduchyadi Vrga / Shloka no.233

Punarnava is tikta (bitter) and light to digest, undergoes pungent taste after conversion and is cold in potency. Basically, balances Kapha and Pitta dosha in the body. It is effective in handling all the diseases related to the blood and has diuretic action on the body.

Punarnava has laghu and saraka (which attributes movements to the fluids in the body) properties and the main active ingredient is "Punarnavine" which has diuretic action on the body. It eliminates the extra accumulated fluid from the extra cellular spaces and intra cellular area which is required in case of edemas. The case of raised uric acid level, creatinine level, bilirubin level, urea level, and high levels of alkaline phosphate can be managed by using Punarnava. Because of its diuretic property along with its pitta balance property it manages high blood pressure level in the body. This herb especially improves the functions of liver and kidneys. Thus beneficial to use in case of hepatomegaly, ascites, congestive cardiac failure, jaundice, hepatitis, inflammatory disorders, blood disorders, etc.

Planet Ayurveda a renowned clinic that offers pure and natural products to alleviate various problems in the body. They manufacture standardized products from the pure extracts of the herb Punarnava which they are formulating in the form of Capsule, Tablet and even in the forms of Powder.

Basically, we can utilize Punarnava capsules instead of Lasix in case of CCF, Renal, Liver and Urinary tract problems. Punarnava mandur is useful when there is a need to correct hemoglobin levels along with diuresis.

As per safety concern, being a safe and best alternative to Lasix this herb is totally pure, natural and safe to use in all the age groups and all the stages of disease conditions.

DOSAGE OF THE PLANET'S PUNARNAVA PRODUCTS ARE

• Punarnava Capsule – 1 to 2 capsules, twice or thrice daily with plain water as per requirement and advisable after the intake of meals.
• Punarnava mandur – 2 tablets twice or thrice daily with plain water, after the intake of food.
• Punarnava Powder – ½ to 1 teaspoonful twice or thrice daily with plain water, after the meals.

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