Anachuvady (Elephantopus Scaber) -Ayurvedic Herbs of India

March 23rd, 2007 | admin

Anachuvady (Elephantopus scaber) is a small perennial herb found in tropical conditions, almost throughout the world.

Anachuvady literally means something with the foot of an elephant. The plant appears to have only a bunch of leaves radiating from a point on ground. The plant will also produce two or three bunches of flowers. The leaves are 4-6 inch long and 1-2 inch wide. The base and roots are used in different Ayurveda medicines.

Anachuvadi is used in the treatment of small pox, bronchitis, diarrhea and is used as a brain tonic. The extracts from this plant have analgesic, diuretic and astringent properties. Anachuvadi is also anti bacterial.

Elephantopus scaber belongs to the family Asteraceae.