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Apamarga (Achyranthes aspera L.): an ethnopharmacologically important plant of India

Year: 2026

Type: book-chapter

Abstract: Apamarga (Achyranthes aspera) is an important medicinal herb of the family Amaranthaceae. In India, the plant is commonly known as Apamarga, Chirchita, Chirchira, Latjira, Aghada and Apamaranga in different states. It is a hardy herb that commonly grows in wastelands, roadsides, agricultural margins, open fields and disturbed habitats. Plant parts are used to cure several health problems. Phytochemical and pharmacological values are also documented. The aim of the chapter was to gather the scattered information and present it in this chapter to draw attention towards the importance of common medicinal plants of India. It also highlights the importance of this common yet valuable medicinal plant and contributes to a better understanding of its potential for traditional healthcare, pharmacological research and sustainable utilization.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.23194398

Authors: Chandel, Sangeeta, Sahu, Brajesh Kumar, Kumari, Rani Runam, Rout, Subhalakshmi, Sharma, Sandhya, Kumar, Sanjeet

Institutions: Government of Himachal Pradesh, Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University, Ambika Prasad Research Foundation

Language: English

Topic: Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7220737270

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