An Overview on Divine Herb Apamarga (Achyranthes aspera Linn.)
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2019, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
In the present era Ayurvedic herbal drugs are getting popular all over the world.The demand of herbal drugs is increasing progressively due to their admirable efficacy, lesser side effect and good belief by communities. One of the important herb used in Ayurvedais Apamarga (Achyranthes aspera Linn.) which is also known as a Prickly chaff flower. This plant was extensively used since Vedic kala.It has lots of references in theVedas and Ayurvedic literature not only for medicinal usage, but also for its astrological relevance.Due to high medicinal values of this plant it has got the honour of “Lord of all plants on earth” in Vedas.According to Ayurvedait is best for Shirovirechanaand also useful inKarnaroga, Krimi, Pandu,Arsha, Kushtha, Unmada, Apasmara, Ashmari, Hikka-Swaas, VishChikitsa,etc.Modern researches have also highlighted its different pharmacological actions like Antimicrobial, Antifertility, Anti-arthritic, Anti cancerous, Anti asthmatic, Anti asthmatic, Renal disorders, Wound healing activity, Hepatoprotective, Anti depressant activity, Analgesic, antipyretic etc.
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Gurjar Hemwati, Kotecha Mita
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