Agasthiar Punarnava rasam works as a diuretic. In addition, Punarnava also has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties, which are beneficial in treating urinary tract disorders like chronic and recurrent urinary tract infections, including UTIs in pregnancy. Punarnava has become a staple for healing and creating health particularly for kidney patients and at the same time prevents the formation of urinary stones.