Review · Volume 16, Issue 3 · pp. 472–482
A Comprehensive Review of Ethnomedicinal, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Activity Profile of Achyranthes aspera
Nem Kumar Jain1, Shubham Anand1, Priyanka Keshri2, Santosh Kumar3, Akshay Singh Sengar4, Manoj Kumar Bajhaiya1, Devendra Dhanorya5, Sapna Yadav1, Hema Katra1, Sajal Mishra1
- 1Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, ITM University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA.
- 2Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, ITM University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA.
- 3Department of Life Sciences, School of Sciences, ITM University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA.
- 4Department of Food Technology, School of Sciences, ITM University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA.
- 5Department of Pharmacy, Mangalaytan University, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA.
Abstract
For centuries, humans have harnessed the healing properties of plants to address diverse health conditions. Ancient systems like Ayurveda and Unani medicine hold a rich repository of knowledge extolling the virtues of herbal remedies. Achyranthes aspera, one prolific native herbaceous plant in the South America, Asia and Africa often prospers as one common weed. Its many applications in traditional medicine for treating various diseases are at the heart of this global research. Achyranthes aspera is diverse many chemical ingredients, including terpenoids, alkaloids, steroids, saponins and flavonoids. This paper provides a thorough examination and elucidation of the phytochemical composition across different parts of Achyranthes aspera, delving into its traditional uses and expounding upon its pharmacological properties.
Keywords: Achyranthes aspera; Antidiabetic activity; Anti-oxidant; Anti-inflammatory activity; Anti- microbial activity
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