Achyranthes Aspera

Achyranthes aspera, Prickly chaff flower :Latjira, Aanga, Chirchira

Botanical Name : Achyranthes aspera

English Name : Prickly chaff flower

Hindi Name : Latjira, Aanga, Chirchira

Sanskrit Name : Apamarg

Description

Achyranthes aspera is a plant common to Mexico and Central America, Asia, and Africa.In India it is commonly found on arid land.

This plant is a member of Amaranthaceae plant family..

This is a pubscenet herb, growing to a height of 120 cm. The flowers are pale to bright purple, loosely arranged below and compact above in long spikes.The fruits are oblong cylindrical, yellowish brown, smooth and glabrous. The flowering season is through out the year.

Usage

In Ayurveda the leaves, seeds and the roots are used for treatment of cough,asthma,toothache.

Obtained Chemical Compounds

Saponin and betain are obtained from this plant.

Gujarati: Aghedo

Marathi: Aghada

Bengali: Apaang

Kannada: Utarne

Telugu: Utareni, Aduchinnike

Tamil: Nayuruvi

Malayalam: Kadaalaadi

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