Health benefits of Apamarga (Achyranthes Aspera)
In Ayurvedic medicine, Apamarga is used in many therapies, especially to treat pain and excessive eating, along with digestive, lithotriptic, laxative, wound healing, sinus and fistula conditions.
Along with proteins and carbs, it also include phytonutrients like tannins, saponins, and flavonoids.
It has antioxidants, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperlipidemic, anti-diabetic, and many other properties.
Excessive hunger: For excessive eating, alkali preparation in combination with other medications is helpful.
Earache: Alkali-prepared oil is helpful for earaches and provides quick relief.
Throat infection: It helps to reduce the inflammation and infection of the throat.
Anti-hyperlipidemic: It is also beneficial for the increased level of LDL in the blood serum.
Obesity: It can help reduce body fat because of its scraping (lekhana) qualities.
Chronic and surgical wound: Apamarga has a great capacity to heal wounds, especially after a surgery.
Fistula, piles, and sinuses: Alkali of apamarga is beneficial for the treatment of anal problems like fistula, and piles.
Inflammation and pain: It has an anti-inflammatory effect that helps to relieve inflammation and pain.
Itching and rashes: Aramarga helps reduce itching and hives on the skin.
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