ABSTRACT

Apamarga (Achyranthes aspera Linn.) is one of the important medicinal plants belonging to Amaranthaceae family. The work is aimed to study the morphological, microscopic, pharmacognostic evaluation as well as extraction of flowers and fruits of Achyranthes aspera Linn. The color, taste, odor and powder nature were determined for the flowers and fruits of Achyranthes aspera Linn. Microscopic images of cross-section of flowers and fruits revealed useful diagnostic features. From the results of the study, it can be concluded that ethanolic extract of A. aspera Linn. possessed in-vitro anti-arthritic property. Hence, the plant can be used as a potent natural anti-arthritic agent. Keywords: Achyranthes aspera Linn., Morphology, Microscopy, Pharmacognosy, Anti- arthritic study
Publication date: 01/04/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.4.7073