Lal Apamarga

(Red Prickly-Chaff Flower)
Sanskrit: रक्तापामार्ग • Botanical: Achyranthes aspera var. rubrofusca

Lal Apamarga (Red Prickly-Chaff) is described as a red-stemmed variety of Apamarga. It has properties similar to the white variety but is considered somewhat stronger in action. The red variety (A. bidentata and A. rubrofusca) are noted. It is used similarly for hemorrhoids, digestive disorders, and worm infestations. Verse ref: page 416.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Pungent (Katu), Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Similar to white Apamarga
Also Known As
English: Red Prickly-Chaff Flower
Sanskrit: रक्तापामार्ग
Hindi: लाल चिरचिटा

What is Lal Apamarga (Red Prickly-Chaff / लाल अपामार्ग)?

Lal Apamarga (Red Prickly-Chaff) is described as a red-stemmed variety of Apamarga. It has properties similar to the white variety but is considered somewhat stronger in action. The red variety (A. bidentata and A. rubrofusca) are noted. It is used similarly for hemorrhoids, digestive disorders, and worm infestations. Verse ref: page 416.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Deepana (kindles digestive fire)
  • Krimighna (anthelmintic)
  • Raktashodhaka (blood purifier)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

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