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''Achyranthes aspera-Herb''

Achy-Introduction:

     This herb is a magical herb and is found on dunes. In Mexico. It is considered grass and used as fodder for buffaloes and rabbits eat it fondly. It is known as ''Prickly Chaff Flower'' and fodder plants It plays an important role in soil fertility. In Tanzania, the leaves are used like spinach. This plant is found in the area of Baluchistan in Pakistan.

    The different parts of this plant contain different constituents which have been confirmed to contain saponin A & B, amino acid, hentriacontane hormones ecdysterone, petrol extract of shoot 17, fatty acid, pentatriacontane, and alkaloid. That is why it is used to treat chronic diseases. It has pharmacological activities such as antiallergic, diuretic, antitumor, antiasthmatic, spasmolytic, chemoprotective, and purgative.

Achy-Chemicals:

The leaves of this plant contain methanol extract. The extract is reported to have hypoglycaemic thyroid stimulation while saponin is isolated from soil which increases the force of contraction. They contain phenolic, flavonoid, and triterpenoid so they show antioxidants. The chemical ingredient in it is Betaine and Achyranthine. These chemical elements are used in the treatment of asthma and also have the ability to maintain B.P.

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The chemicals in it are as follows:

• ·         Saponin.
• ·         D-Glucuranic Acid.
• ·         Oleanolic Acid.
• ·         Amino Acid.
• ·         Glycoside.
• ·         Β-D galactopyranosyl ester.

Taurine is found in large quantities in its leaves. Vitamins are found in the seeds are: Vit C, E, B1, B6, B12, A, and it's found in the leaves are: Vit A, E, B2, B12. Minerals (4 Macro, 9 traces, 4 ultra-trace) were found in seed and leaves but the high amount in leaves except zinc. The chemical ingredients are found in it.

• Ø  Water-soluble base (betaine).
• Ø  Inokosterone ecdysterone in callus and tissue culture.
• Ø  Achyranthine, N-methylpyrolidine-3-carboxylic acid.
• Ø  Oleic acid from seeds.
• Ø  Saponin from the alcoholic extract of defatted seed.

Achy-Worthwhile:

            The concoction of the plant is given to cattle for coughing and is especially applied as a paste to heal the wounds of camels. This plant is considered useful in the medication of indigestion, joint pain, mastitis, boils, asthma, bleeding, weakness, irritation, cold, cough, dysentery, earache, headache, pneumonia, skin diseases. Dog bites, scorpion bites, and snake bites are considered beneficial treatments. It contains nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium, sodium, and potassium. It grows along with streaks, orchards, crops, meadows, and dense shrubs. 

Achy-Herbal-Medicines:

The root powder is mixed with honey and used in cold, it is considered to be useful for curing asthma, cough, pneumonia, and joint pain. This mixture is applied to stop the bleeding.

Take fresh leaves with pepper on a sieve and use it as a toothpaste then clean your teeth. It is used to accelerate the maturation of boils. Tea is made from flowers and seeds.

Make the ashes of its flowers and soak in water for 48 hours, dry the ashes on fire and add remaining powder. Store this powder in an airtight jar. Use it to relieve acidosis, abdominal pain, cramps, and hemorrhoids.

Put the flowers, stem, and roots of this plant together in water and boil for 20-30 minutes and keep it covered overnight. In the morning, stain it and put it in an airtight bottle. This mixture is taken at night in the treatment of renal dropsies and anasarca. Take this same liquid twice a day to treat pneumonia while take three times to cure a bronchial infection.

Achy-Ending-Note:

            Herbs are natural remedies that are used to regenerate changes in the body system. The purpose of writing on these herbs is to provide information about the plants around us. Remember don't use herbal remedies without consulting a doctor.

Informative Tile topic: Mushroom

            Mushroom is a reproductive structure and produced by a fungus. These are fungi and resemble the fruit of a plant. These are classified as a vegetable. Technically, these aren't plants. It has consisted of a stipe (stem), pileus (cap), and lamellae (gills).

            It plays a key role in the forest environment. They have unique abilities to break down leaves and other organic matter. They can recycle nutrients into the system. Fekadu described that Lactarious mushrooms are high in water (90%), protein (2%-40%), fats (2%-8%), carbohydrates (1%-55%), fibre (3%-32%), ash (8%-10%), protein-element, and low-calorie content.

Lactarious deliciosus contains (17.37%) and Lactarious sanguiffus contains (15.20%- 18.87%). It contains all the essential amino acids. Mushrooms contain the following minerals which are the backbone of human health that is Zn, Fe, Ca, Mg, Ag, Ni, Cu, Cr, Hg, Pb, Ar, Cd, Mo, K, P. It contains 8 important amino acids polyunsaturated fatty acid and saturated fatty acid. These are sucrose, Raffinose and fructose in Agaricus bisporus and xylose is dominant in it.  Mushrooms are naturally the best source of vitamins. It contains more protein than fish and beef. Pholiota, Auricularia, Armillaria, Macrolepiota, Coprinus and different species of Agaricus are found in high land grazing areas.

            Mushrooms are also an excellent source of vitamins. The wild mushroom is high in Vit D2, while Vit B complex and Vit C are in small amounts. These are low in fat. Fruit mushrooms are mostly high in unsaturated fatty acids is about 2.04%.

            These are nutritious low-calorie food. It is an important natural source of food and medicine. It is known as an ideal food for obese people because it contains more fiber, less fat and less starch. Chlorophyllum molybidites is a poisonous mushroom.

These are used as medicine. They are a means of protection against diseases like hypertension because it is a rich source of potassium. Potassium is responsible for reducing the negative impact of Na in the body. Potassium is responsible to overcome the tension in blood vessels, potentially helping to lower blood pressure. It regulates blood lipid levels and glucose deficiency. It is also useful for preventing hyperglycaemia in diabetics.

            Agaricus blazei is used in medicine to treat hepatitis, cancer, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, and hyperlipidemia. It is also useful in treating night sweat, tuberculosis, gout, rheumatism, and intestinal worms. Research work has described that mushroom help stimulate macrophages in the immune system, enhancing its ability to defeat to detect foreign bodies and making you less susceptible to serious illnesses.

            These have a high amount of selenium. Crimini mushrooms are very popular for eating and are an excellent source of zinc. It is a vital nutrient for the immune system and also needed for optimal growth in children. It is an imperative nutrient for the immune system and also needed for optimal growth in children.