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Achyranthes aspera - Apamarga, Devil's horsewhip
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Achyranthes aspera [1] 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.
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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
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