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An Overview on Divine Herb Apamarga (Achyranthes aspera Linn.)
Authors: Gurjar Hemwati and Kotecha Mita
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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