Achyranthes Aspera Seeds (Puthkanda/Prickly Chaff Flower) پٹھکنڈا

Overview

Achyranthes aspera, commonly known as Prickly Chaff Flower or Apamarga in Sanskrit, is a medicinal plant that belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to Asia, Africa, and Australia and is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions.Achyranthes aspera is a hardy, annual or perennial herb that can grow up to 2 meters tall. It has rough, prickly stems and leaves, which are opposite, lanceolate to ovate in shape, and often have serrated margins. The plant produces small greenish-white flowers arranged in spikes.Achyranthes aspera possesses a range of pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, antihypertensive, and hepatoprotective properties. It is used to treat various ailments such as arthritis, joint pain, skin disorders, digestive issues, respiratory conditions, and more.