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[[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.

 {{Uses|Blisters in mouthsBody aches}}, {{Uses|mouth soresPost abortion pain}}, {{Uses|bleeding pilesCostodynia}}, {{Uses|leucorrhoeaJaundice}}, {{Uses|Mild diabetesFever}}, {{Uses|CoughAnorexia}}, {{Uses|physical weaknessAmenorrhoea}}, {{Uses|ulcerDysmenorrhoea}}, {{Uses|Urinary troubleMenoxenia}}, {{Uses|snakebiteLeucorrhoea}}, {{Uses|infection in intestineHabitual abortion}}.

{{Parts Used|seedsSeeds}}, {{Parts Used|leavesRoots}}.<ref name="Parts Used"/>

Achyranthes aspera Roots contains : triterpenoid saponins which possess oleanolic acid as the aglycone. Ecdysterone, an insect moulting hormonebetaine, and long chain alcohols are also found in Achyranthes aspera Other chemical constituents such as achyranthine, betaine, pentatriaontane, 6-pentatriacontanone, hexatriacontanehentriacontane, ecdysterone and tritriacontane are also presenttwo glycosides of oleanolic acid. Seeds: amino acids.<ref name="Chemical Composition"/>

{{Common names|kn=UttaraneeUttaraani 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| A small wiry straggler(5m)Perennial herb}}

{{Leaf|ParipinnateSimple, opposite|OblongElliptic-obovate|Leaf Arrangementis AlternateApex is Obtuse-spiralacute, Leaf Base is Cuneate and Leaf Margin is Entire.}}.<ref name="Leaf"/>

{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|pinkYellowish-white|10|Flowering throughout the year and In terminal and/or axillary pseudoracemesspikes}}

{{Fruit|oblong podAchene|Thinly septate, pilose, wrinkledFalling off with bracteoles and perianths||seeds upto 5Seed solitary||Fruiting throughout the yearseason July to October}}

The more common species of Aconitum are generally those cultivated Cultivated as a food crop in gardens, especially hybridsChina. They typically thrive in well-drained evenly moist garden soils like the related hellebores and delphiniums, and can grow in the shade of treesA very variable specie.

{{Commonly seen|tropical}}, {{Commonly seen|Caribbean Islands}}, {{Commonly seen|subtropical}}, {{Commonly seen|pinelands}}, {{Commonly seen|hammocksTropical area}}.

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