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Achyranthes aspera <ref name="Achyranthes aspera"/> is a species of plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is distributed throughout the tropical world. It can be found in many places growing as an introduced species and a common weed. It is an invasive species in some areas, including many Pacific Islands environments.
==Uses==
*Achyranthes aspera has occupied a pivotal position in Indian culture and folk / [[Traditional medicine]]. Since ancient times the tribal and rural people of India commonly use this herb in various disorders.
*In Uttar Pradesh, the plant is used for medicinal purposes, especially in obstetrics and gynecology, including abortion, induction of labor, and cessation of postpartum bleeding.
*The Maasai people of Kenya use the plant medicinally to ease the symptoms of malaria
==Common name==
*'''ENGLISH''' - Devil's horsewhip
*'''HINDI''' - अपांग
*'''KANNADA''' - ಉತ್ತರಣೀ
== References ==
<references>
<ref name="Achyranthes aspera">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achyranthes_aspera "wikipedia"]</ref>
</references>
==External Link==
*[http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Prickly%20Chaff%20Flower.html flowers of india]]
[[Category:Herbs]]