Achyranthes aspera

Achyranthes aspera (Amaranthaceae), commonly known as Apamarg, Chirchita, Apamarg Seeds. Also known as अघाड़ा, उल्टा कांटा, चिरचिटा, चिरचिरा. Plant parts used in our range: seed, root, whole plant. Available as oil-soluble extract, water-soluble extract, extract powder, glycerin extract, propylene glycol extract, infused oil.

Accepted name

Achyranthes aspera

Family

Amaranthaceae

Common names

Apamarg, Chirchita, Apamarg Seeds, Latjira Beej, Uttareni Seeds, Latjira, Latjeera, Chaff-Flower, Crocus Stuff, Crokars Staff

Indian names

अघाड़ा, उल्टा कांटा, चिरचिटा, चिरचिरा, लटजीरा, अपामार्ग, खरमञ्जरी, मयूरः, शैखरिकः, अघाडा, किणी, खरमंजरी

Synonyms

Achyranthes acuminata, Achyranthes asperoides, Achyranthes australis, Achyranthes canescens, Achyranthes daito-insularis, Achyranthes ellipticifolia, Achyranthes excelsa, Achyranthes fruticosa, Achyranthes grandifolia, Achyranthes obovata, Achyranthes obovatifolia, Achyranthes okinawensis, Achyranthes robusta, Achyranthes sicula, Achyranthes tenuifolia

Parts used

Seed, Root, Whole plant

Forms in our range

Oil-soluble extract, Water-soluble extract, Extract powder, Glycerin extract, Propylene glycol extract, Infused oil, Herbal powder, Extract paste

Taxonomy source

GBIF 3085168

Identifiers

INCI and CAS identifiers come from the EU CosIng database where listed; the exact INCI for a product depends on its form and carrier — see each product page.