What are the traditional uses of Achyranthes aspera?

Achyranthes aspera has 51 documented traditional uses in the Verdica ethnobotanical reference database. This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the FDA.

What phytochemicals are found in Achyranthes aspera?

Achyranthes aspera contains 10 documented phytochemical compounds in the Verdica database.

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Achyranthes aspera

Chaff Flower

Family: Amaranthaceae • Genus: Achyranthes • Region: TEMPERATE ASIA: Afghanistan, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, China (Zhejiang Sheng, Fujian Sheng, Hunan Sheng, Hubei Sheng, Jiangxi Sheng, Guangdong Sheng, Guizhou Sheng, Sichuan Sheng, Yunnan Sheng, Guangxi Zhuangzu Zizhiqu, Hainan Sheng), Taiwan TROPICAL ASIA: Bhutan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia NORTHERN AMERICA: Mexico (Chiapas, Quintana Roo) SOUTHERN AMERICA: Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Bolivia (tropical & subtropical), Colombia, Ecuador, Peru AUSTRALASIA: Australia (New South Wales (east), Queensland (n., e., & c.), Western Australia (n. & w.), Northern Territory) EUROPE: Italy (incl. Sardinia, Sicily), Spain AFRICA: Algeria (tropical & subtropical), Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Cameroon, Côte D‘Ivoire, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, United States

Summary: Achyranthes aspera (Chaff Flower) is a plant in the Amaranthaceae family. Verdica documents 51 traditional uses, 10 phytochemical compounds, and 0 herb-drug interactions for this species.

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About Achyranthes aspera

Achyranthes aspera is a species in the Amaranthaceae family.

Care Information

Sunlight	Full sun
Watering	Moderate — keep soil moist
Soil	Moist
Hardiness Zone	USDA Coming soon

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Disclaimer: The statements on this page regarding traditional uses of plants have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Traditional use information is presented for educational and historical reference purposes only, reflecting documented ethnobotanical practices. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal preparation, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have any medical condition. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 (US) or your local emergency number immediately.

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