Achyranthes aspera is a plant common to Mexico and Central America, Asia, and Africa.In India it is commonly found on arid land.
This plant is a member of Amaranthaceae plant family..
This is a pubscenet herb, growing to a height of 120 cm. The flowers are pale to bright purple, loosely arranged below and compact above in long spikes.The fruits are oblong cylindrical, yellowish brown, smooth and glabrous. The flowering season is through out the year.
Usage:
In Ayurveda the leaves, seeds and the roots are used for treatment of cough,asthma,toothache.
chemical compounds Obtained:
Saponin and betain are obtained from this plant
