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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}}.

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|simpleSimple, opposite|Elliptic-obovate|Leaf Apex is Obtuse-acute, Leaf Base is Cuneate and Leaf Margin is Entire.}}<ref name="Leaf"/>

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

{{Fruit|urticleAchene|falling Falling off with bracteoles and perianths||seed Seed solitary||Fruiting throughout the yearseason July to October}}

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

File:AbrusWhiteSeedsAchyranthes aspera (Puntallana) 01 ies.jpg|White variety of seeds.File:Abrus precatorius W IMG 1578.jpg|''Abrus precatorius'' leaves and flowersWhole herbFile:Abrus precatorius W2 IMG 1578Achyranthes aspera (San Andrés y Sauces) 01 ies.jpg|''Abrus precatorius'' flowersWhole herbFile:IndianLicorice 7899Achyranthes aspera Nepal 10.JPG|''Abrus precatorius'' seedsLeavesFile:Abrus_precatorius_%E2%80%94_Scott_Zona_001Achyranthes aspera kz1.jpg|Flowers

<ref name="chemical compositionChemical Composition">[http://wwwbioinfo.101herbsbisr.comres.in/project/domap/achyranthes-asperaplant_details.html "101 herbs"php?plantid=0042&bname=Achyranthes%20aspera Chemical constituents]</ref><ref name="Leaf">[http://eol.org/pages/585501/details Morphology]</ref><ref name="morphologyCommon names">[https://sites.google.com/site/indiannamesofplants/via-species/a/achyranthes-aspera Common names]</ref>

* [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]