Achyranthes aspera Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Achyranthes aspera is tropical species of medicinal plant native to Asia. Also known as prickly chaff flower or Devil’s horsewhip, Achyranthes aspera leaves, seeds and roots are used in medicinal formulas in India and China.^1,2

Achyranthes Aspera Health Uses and Health Benefits

Achyranthes aspera’s compounds have natural anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties for helping treat cramps, headaches and arthritis. Achyranthes aspera anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties are beneficial for managing chronic conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. Applying Achyranthes aspera leaves and juice formulas to the skin can help treat boils, hemorrhoids and other skin irritations. The plant has also been used to treat viral infections like malaria and bronchitis.^1,2,3

References

1. http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Achyranthes+aspera
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3644760/ 
3. https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Achyranthes+aspera