Abstract
Achyranthes aspera is an important medicinal plant found throughout in India. Almost every part of the plant is used in traditional systems of medicines, seeds, roots and shoots are the most important parts which are used medicinally. The present article gives updated information on its phytochemical and pharmacological properties and geographical features. The review article says that there are many phytoconstituents are present in plant having pharmacological activities like antiperiodic, diuretic, purgative, laxative, antiasthmatic, hepatoprotective, anti-allergic and various other important medicinal properties. The crushed plant is used in pneumonia and infusion of the root is used as mild astringent in constipation.
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