Apamarg (Achyranthes Aspera)

 

Common names of Apamarg (Achyranthes Aspera )

Apamarg (Achyranthes Aspera ) Introduction:

• White Apamarg (Achyranthes Aspera)
• Red Apamarg (cyathula prostrate blume)

Apamarg (Achyranthes aspera) Medicinal Benefits and Usage:

Apamarg uses in dental pain: 

keeping chewed leaves beneath your tooth helps in toothache, chewing and brushing teeth with stem strengthen gingival and teeth, lessen mouth odor

Apamarg uses in Mouth Ulcers: 

gargle with the decoction of leaves will heal mouth ulcers.

Apamarg uses in Bulimia (भस्मकरोग):

Ayurveda wonders, Over hunger(person who keeps carving all the time even after eating) can be cured with this holy herb. Crush 10gm of Apamarg seed boil it in 2 cups of milk and sugar to taste, boil till it remains 1 cup. Having it 2 to 3 times will cure bulimia.

Apamarg uses in Respiratory Diseases:

Smoking Dry leaves relief in Asthma and cough with mucus. Apamarg Kshar gives magical effects in several Respiratory Problems as it is a great detoxifying herb. It also balances Kapha dosha.

Apamarg uses in Injury:

Apamarg can be a magic healer, crush 4-5 leaves and apply on scratch or injury. It will stop bleeding and heal.

Apamarg uses for Skin:

apply crushed leaves on skin diseases and lumps.

Apamarg for Healing wounds:

Wash Stubborn wound with Apamarg decoction (काढ़ा) or juice heals faster.

Apamarg for Cholera (हैजा):

Apamarg root powder ¼ teaspoon with cold water three times a day, gives great relief in cholera.

Apamarg uses in Hemorrhoids (rakt arsh, khooni bawasir):

¼ teaspoon finely crushed Apamarg seeds with sugar twice a day gives relief in Hemorrhoid.

Apamarg use for Normal Delivery: 

It might sound myth, but it is said that applying crushed fresh root between woman’s navel and ovary encourage quicker delivery and reduces pain.

Apamarg uses in Menstrual Disorders:

Apamarg juice has a quick response in Menorrhagia.