Ethnobotanical observations of achyranthes aspera linn, and aerva spp. with special reference to the people of Nara desert

ABSTRACT

Achyranthes aspera Linn, and Aerva spp. belonging to Amaranthaceae family, collected from different sites of Nara Desert are regarded as medicinal plants. The local inhabitants are using these plants to cure various diseases of human beings and livestock. In addition to the ethnobotanical data available in this study, the use of Achyranthes aspera Linn, and Aerva spp. as veterinary medicines have been explored as potential herbal drugs in the area. This study aims to further explore and document the potential medicinal values of these plants