Bangladesh:Achyranthes
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|ailments=1. Piles. Root paste is prepared by slightly burning roots with chang fish (snakehead: English, Channa striata) and then taken. | |ailments=1. Piles. Root paste is prepared by slightly burning roots with chang fish (snakehead: English, Channa striata) and then taken. | ||
|procurement=1. Md. Abdul Wahab Kabiraj, Doshtinia Village, Jhikorgacha Thana, Amrita bazar Post, Jessore District | |procurement=1. Md. Abdul Wahab Kabiraj, Doshtinia Village, Jhikorgacha Thana, Amrita bazar Post, Jessore District | ||
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|ailments=2. Leucorrhea, menstruation problems. Pills are made from a combination of root of Coccinia cordifolia, root bark of Abroma augusta, root of Achyranthes aspera, whole plant of Ipomoea paniculata along with honey and opium. Three tablets are to be taken in the morning on an empty stomach. | |ailments=2. Leucorrhea, menstruation problems. Pills are made from a combination of root of Coccinia cordifolia, root bark of Abroma augusta, root of Achyranthes aspera, whole plant of Ipomoea paniculata along with honey and opium. Three tablets are to be taken in the morning on an empty stomach. | ||
|procurement=2. Md. Ayub Ali, Bajua danga Village, Monirampur Thana, Koada bazar Post, Ramnagar Kotwali Union, Jessore District | |procurement=2. Md. Ayub Ali, Bajua danga Village, Monirampur Thana, Koada bazar Post, Ramnagar Kotwali Union, Jessore District | ||
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|name= Achyranthes aspera L. var. nigro-olivacea Suess. | |name= Achyranthes aspera L. var. nigro-olivacea Suess. | ||
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|docName= Rajshahi and Jessore districts plant | |docName= Rajshahi and Jessore districts plant | ||
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|ailments=3. Tumor, carbuncle, abscess. Whole plant is made into a paste and applied to the affected area. | |ailments=3. Tumor, carbuncle, abscess. Whole plant is made into a paste and applied to the affected area. | ||
|procurement=3. Local people of Shankar pasha Village, Noapara, Jessore District | |procurement=3. Local people of Shankar pasha Village, Noapara, Jessore District | ||
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|docName= Rajshahi and Jessore districts plant | |docName= Rajshahi and Jessore districts plant | ||
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|ailments= 4. Liver diseases. ? kg roots of Achyranthes aspera is mixed with equal amounts of roots of Mangifera indica and made into a paste. The paste is taken for liver disorders. | |ailments= 4. Liver diseases. ? kg roots of Achyranthes aspera is mixed with equal amounts of roots of Mangifera indica and made into a paste. The paste is taken for liver disorders. | ||
|procurement=4. Local people of Dosh tinia Village, Jhikorgacha, Jessore District | |procurement=4. Local people of Dosh tinia Village, Jhikorgacha, Jessore District | ||
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|docName= Marma tribe plant table | |docName= Marma tribe plant table | ||
|tribe= Marma | |tribe= Marma | ||
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|ailments= The root is taken for jaundice and respiratory problems. | |ailments= The root is taken for jaundice and respiratory problems. | ||
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|docName= Rangpur Nilphamari Dinajpur districts plant table | |docName= Rangpur Nilphamari Dinajpur districts plant table | ||
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|ailments=Leaves, oil extracted fro leaves and whole plant is used to stimulate appetite, during indigestion, and asthma. Oil is used to treat ear disorders. | |ailments=Leaves, oil extracted fro leaves and whole plant is used to stimulate appetite, during indigestion, and asthma. Oil is used to treat ear disorders. | ||
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|docName= Raumari area Kurigram district Plant table | |docName= Raumari area Kurigram district Plant table | ||
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|ailments= Juice from roots mixed with sugar is taken 3 times a day for 7 days for jaundice. | |ailments= Juice from roots mixed with sugar is taken 3 times a day for 7 days for jaundice. | ||
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|docName= Bogra and Pabna districts plant table | |docName= Bogra and Pabna districts plant table | ||
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|ailments=Toothache, opacity of the eye, cough, night blindness | |ailments=Toothache, opacity of the eye, cough, night blindness | ||
|procurement=Cilimpur village, Bogra | |procurement=Cilimpur village, Bogra | ||
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|docName= Chak tribe plant table | |docName= Chak tribe plant table | ||
|tribe= Chak | |tribe= Chak | ||
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|ailments=Jaundice, rheumatism, stomach ache, menstrual pain, boils. Roots are boiled in water and the water taken as remedy for jaundice, rheumatism, stomach ache, menstrual pains and boils. Alternately, root paste is applied to area of rheumatic pain and lower abdomen as remedy for rheumatism, menstrual pain and stomach ache. | |ailments=Jaundice, rheumatism, stomach ache, menstrual pain, boils. Roots are boiled in water and the water taken as remedy for jaundice, rheumatism, stomach ache, menstrual pains and boils. Alternately, root paste is applied to area of rheumatic pain and lower abdomen as remedy for rheumatism, menstrual pain and stomach ache. | ||
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|docName= Garo tribe plant table of Madhupur Tangail district | |docName= Garo tribe plant table of Madhupur Tangail district | ||
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|ailments= Abortifacient. The roots are used as abortifacient. 2-3 roots are tied in a bundle and used as a suppository. The roots are also employed as toothbrush. | |ailments= Abortifacient. The roots are used as abortifacient. 2-3 roots are tied in a bundle and used as a suppository. The roots are also employed as toothbrush. | ||
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|ailments=Boils, abscesses. The leaves and stems are used as vegetable. The root is used to promote maturation of boils. In this case the root is pounded and mixed with a little lime (calcium carbonate) and then applied on boils or abscesses. | |ailments=Boils, abscesses. The leaves and stems are used as vegetable. The root is used to promote maturation of boils. In this case the root is pounded and mixed with a little lime (calcium carbonate) and then applied on boils or abscesses. | ||
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|ailments= Seminal problems. The bark is administered in cases of seminal weakness and excessive seminal emissions. | |ailments= Seminal problems. The bark is administered in cases of seminal weakness and excessive seminal emissions. | ||
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|docName= Garo tribe plant table of Sherpur district | |docName= Garo tribe plant table of Sherpur district | ||
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|ailments=1. Burns. Warm sesame oil. Drop apang roots and continue heating till oil changes color. Add very fine white dhup powder. Add and remove water from mixture 101 times. Resultant paste is ready to use on burns (put sterile cloth on burn; apply paste on top of cloth). 2. Jaundice. Take odd number of Achyranthes aspera roots, 18” of Cuscuta reflexa, odd number of Amaranthus spinosus root, and odd number of Cajanus cajan leaves. Make a paste with 500 ml water. Take thrice daily in equal amounts. | |ailments=1. Burns. Warm sesame oil. Drop apang roots and continue heating till oil changes color. Add very fine white dhup powder. Add and remove water from mixture 101 times. Resultant paste is ready to use on burns (put sterile cloth on burn; apply paste on top of cloth). 2. Jaundice. Take odd number of Achyranthes aspera roots, 18” of Cuscuta reflexa, odd number of Amaranthus spinosus root, and odd number of Cajanus cajan leaves. Make a paste with 500 ml water. Take thrice daily in equal amounts. | ||
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|docName= Murong tribe plant table | |docName= Murong tribe plant table | ||
|tribe= Murong | |tribe= Murong | ||
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|ailments=Tooth problems, edema. Boil roots in water or powder roots. Take two teaspoon full daily till cure. | |ailments=Tooth problems, edema. Boil roots in water or powder roots. Take two teaspoon full daily till cure. | ||
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|docName= Noakhali district plant table | |docName= Noakhali district plant table | ||
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|ailments=The whole plant is used in cough, pneumonia, and snakebites. Leaves are used in eczema. Roots are used in stomach pain. Paste of 3-5 leaves is applied for 2 weeks to cure eczema. | |ailments=The whole plant is used in cough, pneumonia, and snakebites. Leaves are used in eczema. Roots are used in stomach pain. Paste of 3-5 leaves is applied for 2 weeks to cure eczema. | ||
|procurement=Kaviraj Subroto Nag, Laxmipur, Noakhali | |procurement=Kaviraj Subroto Nag, Laxmipur, Noakhali | ||
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|ailments= Jaundice. Root paste is added to water till the water becomes milky in color. About 250 ml of the water is to be taken orally in the morning and evening for 7 days. | |ailments= Jaundice. Root paste is added to water till the water becomes milky in color. About 250 ml of the water is to be taken orally in the morning and evening for 7 days. | ||
|procurement=Fakir Md. Hanif Chand, Choto bon gram (Bagan para) village, Boalia Thana, Shopara Post, Rajshahi district | |procurement=Fakir Md. Hanif Chand, Choto bon gram (Bagan para) village, Boalia Thana, Shopara Post, Rajshahi district | ||
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|ailments=Poisonous animal bites (including snakes, dogs, cats), inflammation of the body, fever, cough and mucus due to cold, asthma, tonsillitis. Root paste is applied to poisonous animal bites. Juice from stem and leaf is massaged onto the area of inflammation. Root juice is applied upon the tonsil area during tonsillitis. Leaf and root juice, when taken together cures fever, and coughs, mucus and tonsillitis due to cold. Root juice is given as remedy for asthma. | |ailments=Poisonous animal bites (including snakes, dogs, cats), inflammation of the body, fever, cough and mucus due to cold, asthma, tonsillitis. Root paste is applied to poisonous animal bites. Juice from stem and leaf is massaged onto the area of inflammation. Root juice is applied upon the tonsil area during tonsillitis. Leaf and root juice, when taken together cures fever, and coughs, mucus and tonsillitis due to cold. Root juice is given as remedy for asthma. | ||
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|ailments= 1. Severe stomach pain. Whole plant of Achyranthes aspera along with leaves of Aerva lanata is crushed and taken with a little misri. 2. Excessive bleeding after menstruation. Paste of Cuscuta reflexa is made separately with paste of whole plant of Achyranthes aspera. Achyranthera aspera paste is warmed and mixed with paste of Cuscuta reflexa and tied to vaginal area before sleeping for 7 days. | |ailments= 1. Severe stomach pain. Whole plant of Achyranthes aspera along with leaves of Aerva lanata is crushed and taken with a little misri. 2. Excessive bleeding after menstruation. Paste of Cuscuta reflexa is made separately with paste of whole plant of Achyranthes aspera. Achyranthera aspera paste is warmed and mixed with paste of Cuscuta reflexa and tied to vaginal area before sleeping for 7 days. | ||
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|ailments= Edema. 1. On a Saturday or Tuesday the roots are plucked in one breath and tied to all the joints of the body. | |ailments= Edema. 1. On a Saturday or Tuesday the roots are plucked in one breath and tied to all the joints of the body. | ||
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Revision as of 09:00, 8 February 2010
Achyranthes aspera L. var. nigro-olivacea Suess.
Chirchiri (- Doshtinia village Jessore)
| name | Achyranthes aspera L. var. nigro-olivacea Suess. |
| Local Name | Chirchiri |
| Tribe (Info) | - |
| Village | Doshtinia village |
| District ( Map) | Jessore |
| Part(s) Used | 1. Root |
| Ailment | 1. Piles. Root paste is prepared by slightly burning roots with chang fish (snakehead: English, Channa striata) and then taken. |
| Procurement | 1. Md. Abdul Wahab Kabiraj, Doshtinia Village, Jhikorgacha Thana, Amrita bazar Post, Jessore District |
| The information is collected by Prof. Rahmatullah, University of Development Alternative, Bangladesh. | |
Chirchiri (- Bajua danga village Jessore)
| name | Achyranthes aspera L. var. nigro-olivacea Suess. |
| Local Name | Chirchiri |
| Tribe (Info) | - |
| Village | Bajua danga village |
| District ( Map) | Jessore |
| Part(s) Used | 2. Root |
| Ailment | 2. Leucorrhea, menstruation problems. Pills are made from a combination of root of Coccinia cordifolia, root bark of Abroma augusta, root of Achyranthes aspera, whole plant of Ipomoea paniculata along with honey and opium. Three tablets are to be taken in the morning on an empty stomach. |
| Procurement | 2. Md. Ayub Ali, Bajua danga Village, Monirampur Thana, Koada bazar Post, Ramnagar Kotwali Union, Jessore District |
| The information is collected by Prof. Rahmatullah, University of Development Alternative, Bangladesh. | |
Chirchiri (- Shankar pasha village Jessore)
| name | Achyranthes aspera L. var. nigro-olivacea Suess. |
| Local Name | Chirchiri |
| Tribe (Info) | - |
| Village | Shankar pasha village |
| District ( Map) | Jessore |
| Part(s) Used | 3. Whole plant |
| Ailment | 3. Tumor, carbuncle, abscess. Whole plant is made into a paste and applied to the affected area. |
| Procurement | 3. Local people of Shankar pasha Village, Noapara, Jessore District |
| The information is collected by Prof. Rahmatullah, University of Development Alternative, Bangladesh. | |
Chirchiri (- Doshtinia village Jessore)
| name | Achyranthes aspera L. var. nigro-olivacea Suess. |
| Local Name | Chirchiri |
| Tribe (Info) | - |
| Village | Doshtinia village |
| District ( Map) | Jessore |
| Part(s) Used | 4. Root |
| Ailment | 4. Liver diseases. ? kg roots of Achyranthes aspera is mixed with equal amounts of roots of Mangifera indica and made into a paste. The paste is taken for liver disorders. |
| Procurement | 4. Local people of Dosh tinia Village, Jhikorgacha, Jessore District |
| The information is collected by Prof. Rahmatullah, University of Development Alternative, Bangladesh. | |
Achyranthes aspera L.
Chikring-lu (Marma - -)
| name | Achyranthes aspera L. |
| Local Name | Chikring-lu |
| Tribe (Info) | Marma |
| Village | - |
| District ( Map) | - |
| Part(s) Used | - |
| Ailment | The root is taken for jaundice and respiratory problems. |
| Procurement | |
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Apang (- - -)
| name | Achyranthes aspera L. |
| Local Name | Apang |
| Tribe (Info) | - |
| Village | - |
| District ( Map) | - |
| Part(s) Used | - |
| Ailment | Leaves, oil extracted fro leaves and whole plant is used to stimulate appetite, during indigestion, and asthma. Oil is used to treat ear disorders. |
| Procurement | |
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Apang (- Kurigram -)
| name | Achyranthes aspera L. |
| Local Name | Apang |
| Tribe (Info) | - |
| Village | Kurigram |
| District ( Map) | - |
| Part(s) Used | Roots |
| Ailment | Juice from roots mixed with sugar is taken 3 times a day for 7 days for jaundice. |
| Procurement | |
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Upoth-lengra (- Cilimpur village Bogra)
| name | Achyranthes aspera L. |
| Local Name | Upoth-lengra |
| Tribe (Info) | - |
| Village | Cilimpur village |
| District ( Map) | Bogra |
| Part(s) Used | Whole plant |
| Ailment | Toothache, opacity of the eye, cough, night blindness |
| Procurement | Cilimpur village, Bogra |
| The information is collected by Prof. Rahmatullah, University of Development Alternative, Bangladesh. | |
Sesaika (Chak - -)
| name | Achyranthes aspera L. |
| Local Name | Sesaika |
| Tribe (Info) | Chak |
| Village | - |
| District ( Map) | - |
| Part(s) Used | Root |
| Ailment | Jaundice, rheumatism, stomach ache, menstrual pain, boils. Roots are boiled in water and the water taken as remedy for jaundice, rheumatism, stomach ache, menstrual pains and boils. Alternately, root paste is applied to area of rheumatic pain and lower abdomen as remedy for rheumatism, menstrual pain and stomach ache. |
| Procurement | |
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Upatlengra (Garo - Tangail)
| name | Achyranthes aspera L. |
| Local Name | Upatlengra |
| Tribe (Info) | Garo |
| Village | - |
| District ( Map) | Tangail |
| Part(s) Used | Root |
| Ailment | Abortifacient. The roots are used as abortifacient. 2-3 roots are tied in a bundle and used as a suppository. The roots are also employed as toothbrush. |
| Procurement | |
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Upatlengra (Garo - Tangail)
| name | Achyranthes aspera L. |
| Local Name | Upatlengra |
| Tribe (Info) | Garo |
| Village | - |
| District ( Map) | Tangail |
| Part(s) Used | Leaf, stem, root |
| Ailment | Boils, abscesses. The leaves and stems are used as vegetable. The root is used to promote maturation of boils. In this case the root is pounded and mixed with a little lime (calcium carbonate) and then applied on boils or abscesses. |
| Procurement | |
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Upatlengra (Garo - Tangail)
| name | Achyranthes aspera L. |
| Local Name | Upatlengra |
| Tribe (Info) | Garo |
| Village | - |
| District ( Map) | Tangail |
| Part(s) Used | Bark |
| Ailment | Seminal problems. The bark is administered in cases of seminal weakness and excessive seminal emissions. |
| Procurement | |
| The information is collected by Prof. Rahmatullah, University of Development Alternative, Bangladesh. | |
Ubudnangra (Garo), Apang (Bangla) (Garo - Sherpur)
| name | Achyranthes aspera L. |
| Local Name | Ubudnangra (Garo), Apang (Bangla) |
| Tribe (Info) | Garo |
| Village | - |
| District ( Map) | Sherpur |
| Part(s) Used | - |
| Ailment | 1. Burns. Warm sesame oil. Drop apang roots and continue heating till oil changes color. Add very fine white dhup powder. Add and remove water from mixture 101 times. Resultant paste is ready to use on burns (put sterile cloth on burn; apply paste on top of cloth). 2. Jaundice. Take odd number of Achyranthes aspera roots, 18” of Cuscuta reflexa, odd number of Amaranthus spinosus root, and odd number of Cajanus cajan leaves. Make a paste with 500 ml water. Take thrice daily in equal amounts. |
| Procurement | |
| The information is collected by Prof. Rahmatullah, University of Development Alternative, Bangladesh. | |
Songkhok (Murong - -)
| name | Achyranthes aspera L. |
| Local Name | Songkhok |
| Tribe (Info) | Murong |
| Village | - |
| District ( Map) | - |
| Part(s) Used | Root |
| Ailment | Tooth problems, edema. Boil roots in water or powder roots. Take two teaspoon full daily till cure. |
| Procurement | |
| The information is collected by Prof. Rahmatullah, University of Development Alternative, Bangladesh. | |
Local name: Apang, Bengali name: Apang, English name: Prickly Chaff Flower (- - Noakhali)
| name | Achyranthes aspera L. |
| Local Name | Local name: Apang, Bengali name: Apang, English name: Prickly Chaff Flower |
| Tribe (Info) | - |
| Village | - |
| District ( Map) | Noakhali |
| Part(s) Used | Whole plant |
| Ailment | The whole plant is used in cough, pneumonia, and snakebites. Leaves are used in eczema. Roots are used in stomach pain. Paste of 3-5 leaves is applied for 2 weeks to cure eczema. |
| Procurement | Kaviraj Subroto Nag, Laxmipur, Noakhali |
| The information is collected by Prof. Rahmatullah, University of Development Alternative, Bangladesh. | |
Chorchori, Dhaner shish, Bilai hachra (- Choto bon gram (Bagan para) village Rajshahi)
| name | Achyranthes aspera L. |
| Local Name | Chorchori, Dhaner shish, Bilai hachra |
| Tribe (Info) | - |
| Village | Choto bon gram (Bagan para) village |
| District ( Map) | Rajshahi |
| Part(s) Used | Root |
| Ailment | Jaundice. Root paste is added to water till the water becomes milky in color. About 250 ml of the water is to be taken orally in the morning and evening for 7 days. |
| Procurement | Fakir Md. Hanif Chand, Choto bon gram (Bagan para) village, Boalia Thana, Shopara Post, Rajshahi district |
| The information is collected by Prof. Rahmatullah, University of Development Alternative, Bangladesh. | |
Chaim-per-on (Rakhain - -)
| name | Achyranthes aspera L. |
| Local Name | Chaim-per-on |
| Tribe (Info) | Rakhain |
| Village | - |
| District ( Map) | - |
| Part(s) Used | Root, leaf, stem |
| Ailment | Poisonous animal bites (including snakes, dogs, cats), inflammation of the body, fever, cough and mucus due to cold, asthma, tonsillitis. Root paste is applied to poisonous animal bites. Juice from stem and leaf is massaged onto the area of inflammation. Root juice is applied upon the tonsil area during tonsillitis. Leaf and root juice, when taken together cures fever, and coughs, mucus and tonsillitis due to cold. Root juice is given as remedy for asthma. |
| Procurement | |
| The information is collected by Prof. Rahmatullah, University of Development Alternative, Bangladesh. | |
Chirchithi (Santal - Rajshahi)
| name | Achyranthes aspera L. |
| Local Name | Chirchithi |
| Tribe (Info) | Santal |
| Village | - |
| District ( Map) | Rajshahi |
| Part(s) Used | Whole plant |
| Ailment | 1. Severe stomach pain. Whole plant of Achyranthes aspera along with leaves of Aerva lanata is crushed and taken with a little misri. 2. Excessive bleeding after menstruation. Paste of Cuscuta reflexa is made separately with paste of whole plant of Achyranthes aspera. Achyranthera aspera paste is warmed and mixed with paste of Cuscuta reflexa and tied to vaginal area before sleeping for 7 days. |
| Procurement | |
| The information is collected by Prof. Rahmatullah, University of Development Alternative, Bangladesh. | |
Kocha-kanthi (Tripura - -)
| name | Achyranthes aspera L. |
| Local Name | Kocha-kanthi |
| Tribe (Info) | Tripura |
| Village | - |
| District ( Map) | - |
| Part(s) Used | Root |
| Ailment | Edema. 1. On a Saturday or Tuesday the roots are plucked in one breath and tied to all the joints of the body. |
| Procurement | |
| The information is collected by Prof. Rahmatullah, University of Development Alternative, Bangladesh. | |
