Achyranthes aspera Linn.
Achyranthes aspera Linn. is also known as Achyranthes aspera forma robustioides Suss., Achyranthes indica Linn., Centrostachys aspera{L.}Stanley belongs to Amaranthaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Atsheerul-Tahis, Charchita Ashneen.
The English name for this herb is Prickly Chaff Flower.
The Urdu names for this herb are Abat-Kandari, Charchitah, Charchutta, Khardar-Guna, Pathkanda.
Description
Achyranthes aspera Linn. is a herb, 0.3-0.9 m long, errect, branched
Achyranthes aspera Linn.'s Seed subcylindric in shape, brown in color. Truncate at the apex, rounded at the base.
Achyranthes aspera Linn.'s Leaves is glabrous and thick in texture, 6-20mm long, obovate and round shaped at the apex, size is usually 3.8-6.3 by 2.5-4.5 cm. Some times nearly orbicular, finely and softly pubescent on both sides, entire. Petioles 6-20 mm long.
Achyranthes aspera Linn.'s Flower concave, braodly ovate in shape, greenish white in color. Numerous, elongate terminal spikes. Sepals: subequal, ovate-oblong, finely pointed, with narrow white membranous margins. Stamens: 5, staminodes truncate, fimbriate.
Achyranthes aspera Linn.'s Stem. Texture is stiff.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Achyranthes aspera Linn. are Alterative, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-malarial, Anti-Periodic, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-tussive, Antidote, Astringent, Blood Purifier, Carminative, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Laxative, Lithontriptic, Pectoral, Purgative, Resolvent, Stomach Tonic, Styptic.
The pharmacological actions of Achyranthes aspera Linn.'s Root are Astringent, Blood Purifier, Expectorant.
The pharmacological action of Achyranthes aspera Linn.'s Seed is Emetic.
Indications
The indications of Achyranthes aspera Linn. are Colic, Toothache, Ascites, Flatulence, Scabies, Cough, Spleen Enlargment, Dysentery, Piles, Asthma, Boils, Diarrhoea, Skin Eruptions, Dropsy, Ulcers, Gonorrhoea, Rheumatism, Leprosy, Warts, Stomachache, Hysteria, Malaria, Anasarca, Pneumonia, Bloody Piles, Painful Menstruation, Syphilitic Sores, Bilious Cough, Renal Dropsy, Dog Bite, Snake Bite, Cutaneous Affections, Ring Worm.
The indication of Achyranthes aspera Linn.'s Flower is Bloody Piles.
The indications of Achyranthes aspera Linn.'s Leaves are Hydrophobia, Bloody Piles, Diarrhoea, Paralysis, Dysentery.
The indications of Achyranthes aspera Linn.'s Root are Piles, Ringworm, Cough, Bowel Complaints, Bleeding, Skin Eruptions, Flatulence, Ophthalmia, Dropsy, Swelling, Night Blindness, Renal Dropsy, General Anasarca.
The indications of Achyranthes aspera Linn.'s Seed are Hydrophobia, Biliousness.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Achyranthes aspera Linn. is 2nd order, warm and cold.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Achyranthes aspera Linn. is Pungent.
Taste: Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Above Ground Parts | 0.000 – 0.000 0 | N/A |
| Whole Herb | 5.000 – 7.000 g | N/A |
| Leaves and Flowers | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
Available Brands
- COREZCOLQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- HOOPINIL (SYRUP)QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
Compound Preparations
Achyranthes aspera Linn. is used in the preparation of Kushta Hartal Warqi, Kushta Sam ul-Far, Kushta Shangraf.
Substitutes
The substitute of Achyranthes aspera Linn. is Potassium Carbonate.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Achyranthes aspera Linn.'s Ash (plant) are Calcium, Potassium.
The active constituents of Achyranthes aspera Linn. are Achyranthine, Ecdysterone, Inokosterone, Potassium, Saponins.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Achyranthes aspera Linn. are Piper nigrum Linn., Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Achyranthes aspera Linn.. (work in progress)