Achyranthes bidentata Medicinal uses, Morphology, Images,Side effects, Pharmacology
Botanical Name: Achyranthes bidentata Blume
Family: Amaranthaceae
Introduction:
Its properties very similar to apamarga.
Names in different Indian languages
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Malayalam |
nayaruvichedi |
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Tamil |
Naagaranji,singhappu naaiyuruvi |
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Synonyms
Shveta Apaamaarga. Rakta Apaamaarga is equated with Achyranthes rubra-fusca Hook. f. and A. verschaffeltii Lam., synonym Iresine herbstii Hook. f.)
Classification according to Charaka, Susrutha & Vagbhata
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Varieties & adulterants - (CV – controversy, AD – adulterants)
Used as apamarga
Morphology
Perennial herb
Leaves – ovate, simple, opposite
Flower- greenish
Distribution & Habitat
All over India
Chemical constituents:
Oligosaccharide, oleanolic acid, saponins amino acids, steroids, triterpenoids, alkaloids, coumarins, achyranthin.
Indication:
Astringent, diuretic, spasmolytic. Plant is given in whooping cough, roots in hemicrania.
Part used:
Whole plant and khara
Dosage: prescribed by physician
