Other Names : chaff-flower, prickly chaff flower, devil's horsewhip, Sanskrit: अपामार्ग apamarga
==Special Precautions of Achyranthes aspera==
* In high dose, it may cause vomiting.
* It is not suitable for use in pregnant ladies. Can be used in lactating mothers and in children in lower doses for limited period of time.
* For men, undergoing infertility treatment, it is better to avoid long term usage of Apamarga.
==Health Benefits and uses of Achyranthes asperaare==
* in Uttar Pradesh, the plant is used for medicinal purposes, especially in obstetrics and gynecology, including abortion, induction of labor, and cessation of postpartum bleeding.