[[File:Achyranthes aspera (Puntallana) 01 ies.jpg|thumb|right|'''chaffChaff-flower''']]'''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.
Achyranthes aspera ==Uses=={{Uses|Body aches}}, {{Uses|Post abortion pain}}, {{Uses|Costodynia}}, {{Uses|Jaundice}}, {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Anorexia}}, {{Uses|Amenorrhoea}}, {{Uses|Dysmenorrhoea}}, {{Uses|Menoxenia}}, {{Uses|Leucorrhoea}}, {{Uses|Habitual abortion}}. ==Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Seeds}}, {{Parts Used|Roots}}. ==Chemical Composition==Roots contains: triterpenoid saponins, betaine, achyranthine, hentriacontane, ecdysterone and two glycosides of oleanolic acid. Seeds: amino acids.<ref name="Achyranthes asperaChemical Composition"/> ==Common names=={{Common names|kn=Uttaraani ಉತ್ತರಾಣಿ|ml=Kadaladi, Katalati|sa=Apamarga|ta=Nayurivi, Shiru-kadaladi|te=Antisha, Apamargamu, Uttareni|hi=Chirchita, Latjira|en=Prickly Chaff Flower, Chaff-flower, Crocus stuff|mr=Aghada, Apamarga}}<ref name="Common names"/> ==Properties==Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya=== ===Rasa===Tikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent) ===Guna===Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)===Veerya===Ushna (Hot)===Vipaka===Katu (Pungent)===Karma=== ===Prabhava=== ==Habit=={{Habit|Perennial herb}} ==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple, opposite|Elliptic-obovate|Leaf Apex is Obtuse-acute, Leaf Base is Cuneate and Leaf Margin is a species of plant in the Amaranthaceae familyEntire. It is distributed }}<ref name="Leaf"/> ===Flower==={{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellowish-white|10|Flowering throughout the tropical world. It can be found in many places growing as an introduced species year and a common weed. It is an invasive species in some areas, including many Pacific Islands environments.In terminal or axillary spikes}}
==Uses=Fruit==={{Fruit|Achene|Falling off with bracteoles and perianths||Seed solitary||Fruiting season July to October}}
*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.===Other features===
*In Uttar Pradesh, ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the plant herb 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 ==Where to ease get the symptoms saplings====Mode of malariaPropagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}.
==Common nameHow to plant/cultivate==Cultivated as a food crop in China. A very variable specie.
*'''ENGLISH''' - Devil's horsewhip==Commonly seen growing in areas==*'''HINDI''' - अपांग *'''KANNADA''' - ಉತ್ತರಣೀ {{Commonly seen|Tropical area}}.
== References Photo Gallery==<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">File:Achyranthes aspera (Puntallana) 01 ies.jpg|Whole herbFile:Achyranthes aspera (San Andrés y Sauces) 01 ies.jpg|Whole herbFile:Achyranthes aspera Nepal 10.JPG|LeavesFile:Achyranthes aspera kz1.jpg|Flowers</gallery>
==References==
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<ref name="Chemical Composition">[http://bioinfo.bisr.res.in/project/domap/plant_details.php?plantid=0042&bname=Achyranthes aspera%20aspera Chemical constituents]</ref><ref name="Leaf">[httpshttp://en.wikipediaeol.org/wikipages/Achyranthes_aspera 585501/details Morphology]</ref><ref name="wikipediaCommon names">[https://sites.google.com/site/indiannamesofplants/via-species/a/achyranthes-aspera Common names]</ref>
</references>
==External Links==
* [http://www.medicinalplantsindia.com/prickly-chaff-flower.html Achyranthes aspera on medicinal plant of india]
* [http://ayurvedaherb.blogspot.in/2016/01/achyranthes-aspera-latjira-apamarga-all.html Apamarga on All About Herb]
* [https://keys.lucidcentral.org/keys/v3/eafrinet/weeds/key/weeds/Media/Html/Achyranthes_aspera_(Devils_Horsewhip).htm Achyranthes aspera on keys.lucidcentral.org]
* [https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/32866 Achyranthes aspera on india biodiversity portal]
==External Link==
*[http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Prickly%20Chaff%20Flower.html flowers of india]]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Amaranthaceae]]
[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]]
