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Review ArticlePharmacognosy ResearchVol. 16 | Issue 3 | 2026 | pp. 472–482Open access
A Comprehensive Review of Ethnomedicinal, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Activity Profile of Achyranthes aspera
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- 1 Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, ITM University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA.
- 2 Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, ITM University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA.
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Published in Pharmacognosy Research
Correspondence: Nem Kumar Jain
Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, ITM University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA.
Email: nemkumar89@gmail.com
Copyright: © 2026 Manuscript Technomedia. This is an open access article.
- Published:
- Aug 14, 2026
- Received:
- Oct 2, 2023
- Accepted:
- May 13, 2024
- DOI:
- 10.5530/pres.16.3.57
How to cite
Jain, N. K., Anand, S., Keshri, P., Kumar, S., Sengar, A. S., Bajhaiya, M. K., Dhanorya, D., Yadav, S., Katra, H., & Mishra, S. (2026). A Comprehensive Review of Ethnomedicinal, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Activity Profile of Achyranthes aspera. Pharmacognosy Research, 16(3), 472–482. https://doi.org/10.5530/pres.16.3.57
Abstract
For centuries, humans have harnessed the healing properties of plants to address diverse health conditions. Ancient systems like Ayurveda and Unani medicine hold a rich repository of knowledge extolling the virtues of herbal remedies. Achyranthes aspera, one prolific native herbaceous plant in the South America, Asia and Africa often prospers as one common weed. Its many applications in traditional medicine for treating various diseases are at the heart of this global research. Achyranthes aspera is diverse many chemical ingredients, including terpenoids, alkaloids, steroids, saponins and flavonoids. This paper provides a thorough examination and elucidation of the phytochemical composition across different parts of Achyranthes aspera, delving into its traditional uses and expounding upon its pharmacological properties.
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| Title | A Comprehensive Review of Ethnomedicinal, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Activity Profile of Achyranthes aspera |
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| Authors | Nem Kumar Jain; Shubham Anand; Priyanka Keshri; Santosh Kumar; Akshay Singh Sengar; Manoj Kumar Bajhaiya; Devendra Dhanorya; Sapna Yadav; Hema Katra; Sajal Mishra |
| Affiliations | Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, ITM University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA.; Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, ITM University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA.; Department of Life Sciences, School of Sciences, ITM University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA.; Department of Food Technology, School of Sciences, ITM University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA.; Department of Pharmacy, Mangalaytan University, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA. |
| Corresponding author | nemkumar89@gmail.com |
| Journal | Pharmacognosy Research |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 16, Issue 3 (2026) |
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