AN OVERVIEW ON INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE OF ACHYRANTHES ASPERA

摘要: Achyranthes aspera Linn. (Amaranthaceae family) a medicinal plant is found throughout India as an annual herb. In this many antioxidants like alkaloids, terpenoids, saponins etc. of various pharmacological properties are present. Many chemical constituents have also been isolated from by techniques. All and responsible for the treatment human disorders. present review, complete updated information about pharmacological, phytochemical ethnobotanical uses provided. The above A. may be helpful to researchers in further research. Keywords: , Anticancer, Antioxidants, Medicinal plants.