Apamarga

Comman Name : Prickly Chaff Flower

Latin Name : Achyranthes aspera Linn. (Amaranthaceae)

Sanskrit Name : Apamarga, Latjira

• The whole plant, which is medicinal, contains an alkaline substance - specially "potash".
• Apamarga is pungent and bitter in taste and light, dry, sharp and hot in effect. It not only alleviates kapha and vata but purifies pitta also.
• It is a good source of potassium so it is also good for heart.
• Apamarga is very useful in digestive system disorders. It ignites the digestive fire and helps in proper digestion of foods.
• It also benefits a lot in skin diseases.