Abstract

A REVIEW ON "UNVEILING THE MYSTERIES OF ACHYRANTHES ASPERA: A HOLISTIC REVIEW”

Ms. Srushti Sawant*, Ms. Roshani Tandale, Ms. C. P. Phadtare

ABSTRACT

Achyranthes aspera L. (family Amaranthaceae) or Prickly chaff flower, is a perennial herb found all throughout India and other tropical areas. It is known as Chirchira in Hindi and Apamarg in Sanskrit. The plant thrives in waste areas and by the sides of roadways. It is a stiff, upright herb that can grow up to one meter in height. It has parallel leaves, green-colored flowers that appear in terminal spikes, and tiny, thorny bracts that help spread seeds. The root has a yellowish-brown exterior and is cylindrical. Its medicinal effectiveness is attributed to its high content of alkaloids (achyranthine), saponins, flavonoids, glycosides, tannins, and steroids, according to phytochemical research. Because of its anti-inflammatory, diuretic, purgative, and anti-asthmatic qualities, A. aspera has long been employed in Ayurveda and traditional medicine. Its antidiabetic,antibacterial, antipyretic, hepatoprotective and antifertility properties have been proven by contemporary pharmacological research. The plant's roots, leaves, and seeds are all used medicinally. Achyranthes aspera has great promise as a source of bioactive components for creating herbal formulations and innovative therapeutic agents because of its wide pharmacological profile and accessibility.

Keywords: Achyranthes aspera L. (Aaghada), phytochemical constituents, pharmacological activity, traditional uses.