Hello, I get why you’re worried after seeing a post-lunch blood sugar of 60 mg/dl, especially when it’s not clear if you need to do anything about it, or if Punarnava syrup is the right move. Let’s break this down in a way that actually makes sense.
YOUR NUMBERS
Fasting blood sugar: 90 mg/dl (totally normal) Post-lunch: 60 mg/dl (a bit low) How often: Rarely happens Symptoms: None — no dizziness, sweating, shaking, or weakness Your meals: Kind of all over the place
IS THIS SOMETHING TO WORRY ABOUT?
Here’s the deal: a fasting sugar of 90 mg/dl is absolutely fine. A post-meal reading of 60 mg/dl is on the lower side, but honestly, if you’re not feeling any symptoms, this is usually just a simple dip from things like: Skipping meals Eating late or at odd times Not eating enough carbs or calories Long gaps between meals
This isn’t some disease; it’s called functional or dietary hypoglycemia. Basically, your body’s just reacting to your meal routine.
AYURVEDA’S TAKE
In Ayurveda, this kind of thing is often tied to: Vishama Agni (your digestion’s a bit unpredictable) Imbalance in Apana–Samana Vata Mild Rasa dhatu kshaya (from not eating regularly) This isn’t Prameha (Ayurvedic diabetes) or any serious metabolic problem.
ABOUT PUNARNAVA SYRUP
Don’t use Punarnava syrup for low blood sugar. It’s a diuretic, helps with swelling, kidney stuff, and water retention. It actually lowers energy and glucose even more, so steer clear of it in this situation.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Your goal is to keep your blood sugar stable — naturally. That means regular meals, fixing your digestion, and avoiding those sudden sugar drops after eating.
AYURVEDIC SUPPORT
Draksharishta — 10–15 ml with equal water after lunch. It helps keep energy and digestion steady.
Ashwagandha churna — ½ teaspoon at night in warm milk. Good for stress and balancing your metabolism. But honestly, you don’t need anything strong since you’re not having symptoms.
THE REAL FIX: FOOD This is the big one. Diet is key.
DO THIS: Make sure you eat 3 main meals plus 1–2 snacks every day. Don’t skip breakfast. For meals, include rice or roti, dal, veggies, and a little ghee. For snacks, have fruit, a handful of nuts, or buttermilk.
AVOID: Skipping meals or fasting for long stretches. Replacing meals with just tea or coffee.
DAILY ROUTINE MATTERS TOO Eat at regular times. Don’t do heavy exercise on an empty stomach. Manage stress — it can drop your sugar too. Get enough sleep.
–Your numbers don’t mean you have a disease. –You don’t need any aggressive treatment. –Punarnava syrup isn’t the answer. –Just sticking to regular meals should get things back on track. –With better meal timing, your blood sugar will even out in a week or two.
Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate
NO, do NOT take Punarnava Syrup. Danger: Punarnava is a diuretic and has mild hypoglycemic (sugar-lowering) properties.
Risk: Your sugar is already 60 (Low). Taking Punarnava will drop it further, potentially causing fainting or a severe hypoglycemic attack. It is the wrong medicine for this condition.
Ayurvedic Advice 1. The Cure is Timing, Not Medicine Cause: You mentioned Irregular meals. This is the root cause. Your body doesn’t know when to expect food, so it mishandles insulin. You must eat at fixed times (e.g., Breakfast 8 AM, Lunch 1 PM, Dinner 8 PM). Do not skip meals.
2. Nisha-Amalaki Churna (The Stabilizer) Mix: 1/2 tsp Turmeric (Haridra) + 1/2 tsp Amla powder. Take this morning and evening.
3. Immediate Fix for Low Sugar (60) If your sugar drops to 60, immediately eat a piece of Jaggery (Gur) or drink fruit juice. Do not wait.
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
Avoid oily spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Drink sufficient quantity of water. Ashwagandharishta 20 ml twice after meal with lukewarm water Follow up after 2 weeks.
Are you on any medications for diabetes?? If so then you need to reduce the dose… Punarnava may not help in increasing the sugar levels Once check your Hba1c levels Accordingly we can plan further what is required for you
Hlo,
Your values need calm clarification, not aggressive treatment. ✨Interpretation of your readings Fasting blood sugar: 90 mg/dL → Normal Post-lunch: 60 mg/dL → Low, but 👉 you have no symptoms and it happens rarely, with irregular meals
This pattern strongly suggests reactive / meal-timing related hypoglycemia, not a disease.
❌ Should you take Punarnava syrup? No — Punarnava is NOT recommended for low blood sugar. Why? Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) is: Diuretic Anti-inflammatory Used for edema, kidney, liver, BP It does not raise blood sugar In lean or irregular eaters, it may worsen weakness 👉 So do NOT take Punarnava syrup for this problem.
✨✨✨✨ No medicine is required at this stage if: Low sugar happens rarely No symptoms (sweating, tremors, giddiness, palpitations) Correction of diet & routine is the treatment.
🥗 What you SHOULD do (very important) 1️⃣ Fix meal timing (most important) Eat every 3–4 hours Do NOT skip breakfast or lunch Avoid long gaps without food
2️⃣ What to include in each meal Each meal should have all 3: Complex carbs: roti, rice, oats, millets Protein: dal, curd, paneer, sprouts, nuts Healthy fat: ghee (½ tsp), peanuts, seeds This prevents sudden sugar drops.
🌿 Ayurvedic support (safe & mild) If you want Ayurvedic support, these are better than Punarnava: ✅ 1. Shatavari churna Dose: ½ tsp with warm milk at night Supports metabolism, prevents weakness
✅ 2. Yashtimadhu (Mulethi) churna Dose: ¼ tsp once daily after lunch Helps stabilize glucose gently ⚠️ Avoid if you have high BP (for Mulethi)
🚨 When to be cautious Consult a doctor if: Post-meal sugar <70 happens frequently You develop symptoms You are on diabetes, BP, or thyroid medicines You feel excessive fatigue or weight loss
Tq
FASTING BLOOD SUGAR OF 90 IS NORMAL BUT POST LUNCH 60 IS RELATIVELY LOW EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS THIS INDICATES BLOOD SUGAR FLUCTUATIONS THAT NEED ATTENTION TO PREVENT FUTURE PROBLEMS
FIRSTLY IT IS IMPORTANT TO CORRECT IRREGULAR MEALS AVOID SKIPPING MEALS AND TAKE SMALL FREQUENT MEALS THROUGHOUT THE DAY INCLUDE COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES LIKE OATS WHOLE GRAINS MILLETS AND INCLUDE PROTEINS SUCH AS DAL EGGS OR NUTS THIS HELPS SLOW THE RISE AND DROP OF BLOOD SUGAR
PUNARNAVA SYRUP CAN SUPPORT WATER BALANCE AND KIDNEY FUNCTION BUT IT DOES NOT DIRECTLY RAISE LOW BLOOD SUGAR SO IT CAN BE TAKEN SAFELY AS A SUPPORTIVE MEDICINE BUT BLOOD SUGAR MANAGEMENT SHOULD BE FOCUSED ON DIET TIMING AND LIFESTYLE
ALSO ADD ALOE VERA JUICE 20 ML IN THE MORNING ON EMPTY STOMACH WITH WATER AND TRIPHALA CHURNA HALF TEASPOON AT NIGHT WITH WARM WATER TO SUPPORT DIGESTION AND GENTLE DETOXIFICATION
AVOID EXCESS REFINED SUGAR AND HEAVY OILY FOODS AND ENSURE HYDRATION DRINK ADEQUATE WATER THROUGHOUT THE DAY
REGULAR MONITORING OF BLOOD SUGAR IS IMPORTANT AND MEALS SHOULD BE CONSUMED AT CONSISTENT TIMES TO PREVENT SUDDEN FALLS
IF POST MEAL BLOOD SUGAR FREQUENTLY GOES BELOW 70 THEN CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR TO CHECK FOR UNDERLYING ISSUES AND ADJUST MEDICATION OR DIET ACCORDINGLY
Since you rarely experience low sugar and have no symptoms, this may reflect irregular meals or timing of testing rather than a disease.
- Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) is traditionally used in Ayurveda for swelling, kidney health, and fluid balance. - It is not recommended for low blood sugar. In fact, Punarnava can sometimes lower blood sugar further, which is not what you need right now. - So, Punarnava syrup is not suitable for treating low sugar levels.
🌿 Safer Ayurvedic & Lifestyle Measures Since your issue is more about irregular meals and unstable digestion, Ayurveda would focus on stabilizing Agni (digestive fire) and maintaining steady nutrition: Internal Support (general, not prescription): - Amla (Indian Gooseberry) - Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) - Triphala Churna
Dietary Adjustments: - Eat small, regular meals every 3–4 hours. - Include complex carbs (millets, oats, moong dal, rice) to prevent sudden drops. - Avoid skipping meals, especially breakfast. - Add protein and healthy fats (nuts, seeds, ghee in moderation).
Lifestyle (Dinacharya): - Morning: Warm water with a pinch of dry ginger or cumin. - Daytime: Balanced meals on time, avoid long gaps. - Evening: Light dinner, avoid heavy fried foods. - Night: Early sleep; stress management with pranayama (Anulom Vilom, Bhramari).
Warm Regards DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT
