Apamarga

अपामार्ग (यकृत्) APAMARGA 

Achyranthens Aspera  is an erect, many-branched, spreading, and quadrangular herb that lives several years. The plant can grow up to 6 to 7 feet tall, commonly known as chaff flower, prickly chaff flower, devil’s horsewhip. The plant and its all parts like root, seeds, leaves, roots, flowers, and fruits have been used for the medicinal purpose; 21 leaves of the  Achyranthens Aspera  regularly used in Ganesh Patra pooja on Ganesh Chaturthi.

FAMILY -AMARANTHACEAE

LATIN NAME Achyranthes aspera

पर्याय -शिखरी, अधशल्य, मयूरक, खरमंजरी, प्रत्यकपुष्पा, आघा ट, चिङचिङा, लटजीरा

Eng. Name -PRICKLY CHALFF FLOWER

MORPHOLOGY- क्षुप 2 फीट

Chemical. Composition - POTASS

गुण -लघु, रूक्ष, तीक्ष्ण

रस -कटु तिक्त

विपाक -कटु

वीर्य -उष्ण

आमयिक प्रयोग-सारक, वमन, कफ़, मेद, वायु, ह्र द्रोग, अर्श, कण्डु, उदर, अपची

प्रयोज्यांग -मूल, पत्र, तण्डुल, पंचांग

DOSE -1-2 GM

विशिष्ट योग-अपामार्गक्षार-तैल

Chemical components of Achyranthen Aspera

The Achyranthen Aspera is stated to contain the following major classes of compounds: 

Fatty acids.

D-glucuronic, Betaine.

Oleanolic acid, triacontanol.

Spathulenol, alkaloids.

Achyranthine, different amino acids.

Ecdysterone.

Oleonic acid.

Bisdesmosidic, triterpenoid-based saponins.

Spinasterol, dihydroxy ketones.

n-hexacos-14- enoic.  

Nutritional constituents

Achyranthes Aspera plant and seeds are rich in carbohydrates, proteins, and bioactive constituents such as flavonoids, tannins, and saponins that help maintain an individual’s overall health.

Traditional Uses of  Achyranthes Aspera

The pulp of fresh Achyranthens Aspera leaves, and flowering spikes is an effective home remedy for scorpion bites when applied externally, which is believed to paralyze.

For snake/reptile bites, the seeds are beneficial for ophthalmic diseases and other corneal infections.

Flowering, elongated spikes mix with little sugar and used in mad dog bites to treat hydrophobia.

Achyranthens Aspera ash loaded with potash has been used for washing clothes.

Flowers and fruits of Achyranthens Aspera are useful for the treatment of menorrhagia.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits of Achyranthens Aspera

All parts (seeds, roots, leaves) of  Achyranthens Aspera  have been used both traditionally and medicinally; it has a strong unpleasant smell used externally or internally.

The  Achyranthens Aspera  having expectorant, stomach tonic, laxative, anthelmintic, diuretic, lithotriptic, sudorific, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, anticataract, antifungal, antibacterial, hypoglycemic, antihyperlipidemic, antiperiodic, antiasthmatic, hepatoprotective, anti-allergic properties s it aids to treat various health issues.

Achyranthens Aspera  plant supplements help remove excess body fat by preventing accumulation in the abdomen; gluteal regions control body weight.

Achyranthens Aspera  juice has ropan (astringent), anti-inflammatory properties; therefore, it is used in ulcers/wounds for faster healing.

Achyranthens Aspera  root paste and juice help to lower the pain, reduce itching, skin rashes in insect bites, and urticaria when applied topically and helpful in earache.

Daily consumption of  Achyranthens Aspera  supplement powder with honey improves digestion.

Achyranthens Aspera  has excellent digestive and appetizing properties, with the help of keeping digestion to keep the body healthy.

In Ayurveda, a unique medicine called  Achyranthens Aspera  (Apamarga ash) is very effective externally for fistula and fissure.

Recommended Dosage of Achyranthens Aspera

Products	Preparation	Dosage/ Day
Juice	Take two teaspoons of Achyranthens Aspera (Apamarga) juice. Add the same amount of water and honey. Take this mixture before meals.	One time
Churna	Take  ½ teaspoon of Apamarga Churna and mix it with honey and water. Take half a teaspoon of this mixture before meals.	Two times.
Capsules	Take two Apamarga kshara capsule to swallow them with water after meals.	Two times.
Root/leaves Paste	Take Apamarga Aspera leaves or roots and mix them with cow milk. Grind it to make a thick paste. Apply it to the affected area.	Three times.