A review on therapeutic benefits of Achyranthes aspera
Author(s):
Mrigender Kumar and Neetu Soni
Abstract:
Achyranthes aspera Linn (Amaranthaceae), commonly known as Apamarga, is a commonly available plant in India. It is traditionally known as Latjira, and Prickly chaff. Different constituents are find in different part of the Achyranthes aspera (e.g. Saponins A and B, amino acids, hentriacontane, hormones ecdysterone and Petrol extract of shoot 17-pentatriacontanol). Some alkaloids and fatty acids are also indicates. Therefore its use in the treatment of different type of acute and chronic disease. Whole plants of Achyranthes aspera have pharmacological activity.
How to cite this article:
Mrigender Kumar, Neetu Soni. A review on therapeutic benefits of Achyranthes aspera. Pharma Innovation 2023;12(2):793-796.