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It is hardy to zone 8. It is in flower from August to September, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs).
The plant prefers light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. The plant prefers acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil.
The roots, leaves and stems of Achyranthes Root or Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae are widely used in Chinese herbal medicine. The roots contain triterpenoid saponins, sitosterol and sigmasterol. They are anodyne, antiinflammatory, antirheumatic, bitter, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue and vasodilator. They act predominantly on the lower half of the body and are used in the treatment of aching back and knees and asthenia of the lower limbs. Research suggests that Achyranthes Root can cause dilation of the cervix and so this herb should not be used when pregnant. The herb is taken internally to treat hypertension, back pains, urine in the blood, menstrual pain, bleeding etc. It lowers blood cholesterol levels and so is used in the treatment of atherosclerosis. The root juice is used in Nepal in the treatment of toothache. This juice is also used in the treatment of indigestion and is considered to be a good treatment for asthma. The stem of the plant is used as a toothbrush that is said to be good for the teeth and is also a treatment for pyorrhoea. The plant can be used fresh or dried. The leaves and stems of Achyranthes Root are harvested in the summer and are usually crushed for their juice or used in tinctures. The roots are harvested from 1 or 2 year old plants in the autumn or winter and usually dried and ground into a powder or used in decoctions.
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Conditions Treated: Skin and Hair
Specific Conditions Treated: Tinea Versicolor
Ingredients Participating: Achyranthes Root
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Conditions Treated: Skin and Hair
Specific Conditions Treated: Tinea Capitis
Ingredients Participating: Achyranthes Root
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Conditions Treated: Skin and Hair
Specific Conditions Treated: Tinea Barbae
Ingredients Participating: Achyranthes Root
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Added by Annette 12 months ago
Conditions Treated: Skin and Hair
Specific Conditions Treated: Toe Nail Fungus
Ingredients Participating: Achyranthes Root
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Conditions Treated: Skin and Hair
Specific Conditions Treated: Folliculitis
Ingredients Participating: Achyranthes Root
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