Prickly chaff flower is a perennial herb species, also known as Achyranthes
Prickly chaff flower is native to the tropical regions of Asia as well as India. It has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine, the traditional medicine system of India. Another common traditional name for Prickly chaff flower is
Traditional, healers would prepare a prickly chaff flower decoction or leaf paste to use in medicinal applications. All parts of the plant are used in traditional medicine, including the root, leaves, stems,
Prickly Chaff Flower Health Uses and Health Benefits
Traditional prickly chaff flower medicinal uses have been as a tonic for treating the circulatory, digestive and nervous systems of the body. It’s been used to help clear infections, like sexually transmitted diseases and leprosy. This is because prickly chaff flower has several health benefits from
Prickly chaff flower health benefits include having natural antibacterial and antiviral properties. This is why it has also been used to treat skin wounds, snake bites and even toothaches. Prickly chaff flower health benefits have also been used to treat coughs, fevers, pneumonia, malaria, arthritis and even diabetes. 1,2
Other prickly chaff flower medicinal uses include:
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