Author(s):
Nikita B. Kadam, Sagar S. Dalvi, Akanksha V. Awari, Pratibha B. Kardag
Email(s):
dalvisagar1995@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/0975-4385.2026.00028 
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Nikita B. Kadam1, Sagar S. Dalvi1*, Akanksha V. Awari1, Pratibha B. Kardag2
1Department of Pharmacology, Dr. Naikwadi College of Pharmacy, Jamgaon, Sinnar, Dist - Nashik, Maharashtra, India.
2Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Dr. Naikwadi College of Pharmacy, Jamgaon, Sinnar, Dist - Nashik, Maharashtra, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 18,
Issue - 2,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
Achyranthes aspera Linn., a widely distributed medicinal herb, has long been valued in traditional systems of medicine for its diverse therapeutic applications. Achyranthes aspera linn. Family (Amaranthaceae)It is also known as Aghada, Apamarg.This review summarizes current knowledge on the plant’s botanical characteristics, phytochemical constituents, and pharmacological activities. Numerous biological compounds including sterone, achyranthine, betaine, saponins, alkaloids, and various long-chain hydrocarbons have been isolated from different parts of the plant. These constituents contribute to a broad spectrum of reported pharmacological effects such as anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti athritic, anti-ointment parasitic, wound-healing, cardiovascular and anti-snake venom activities. Traditional uses include management of asthma, cough, digestive disorders, skin diseases, ophthalmic issues, and musculoskeletal pain. Despite its extensive ethnomedicinal relevance and promising experimental evidence, standardized clinical evaluation, toxicity profiling, and mechanistic studies remain limited. Achyranthes aspera represents a promising medicinal plant with significant therapeutic relevance and potential for drug development.
Cite this article:
Nikita B. Kadam, Sagar S. Dalvi, Akanksha V. Awari, Pratibha B. Kardag. A Pharmacognostical and Phytochemical activity of Achyranthes aspera. Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 2026; 18(2):207-1. doi: 10.52711/0975-4385.2026.00028
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Nikita B. Kadam, Sagar S. Dalvi, Akanksha V. Awari, Pratibha B. Kardag. A Pharmacognostical and Phytochemical activity of Achyranthes aspera. Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 2026; 18(2):207-1. doi: 10.52711/0975-4385.2026.00028 Available on: https://www.rjpponline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-18-2-13
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