Achyranthes aspera has been used as medicine
from ancient times for treating a large number of diseases.
Different parts of the plant have been used in different
ways. The whole plant has been used as a remedy for a
number of diseases. A decoction of the plant made by
boiling the plant in water had been recommended as a
diuretic and is used in renal dropsy, and general anasarca.1
Root of the plant is said to be useful for the treatment of
pneumonia.
2
and is also considered mild astringent in bowel
complaints.
3 The root has been used as stomachic &
digestant in India, Egypt & Australia. It is researched to be
useful in the treatment of piles & as a diuretic in many parts
of world. 4 present aim of this study was to assess the
antibacterial activity of the A. aspera extract against
Staphylococcus aureus.
Keywords :
Achyranthes Aspera Linn, Well Diffusion Method, Anti-Bacterial Activity