Riddhish Herbals
Ekhro Churna (Apamarga / Aghedo) – Achyranthes aspera – Riddhish Herbals – 100g
Ekhro Churna (Apamarga / Aghedo) – Achyranthes aspera – Riddhish Herbals – 100g
Couldn't load pickup availability
Ekhro Churna from Riddhish Herbals is the whole-herb powder of Apamarga — Achyranthes aspera, the Prickly Chaff Flower, known in Gujarat as Ekhro or Aghedo. In Ayurveda it is Katu (pungent) and Tikta (bitter), Ushna (warming), with Lekhana (scraping), Deepana (digestion-kindling) and Kshara (alkaline) qualities. It is a potent classical dravya used within a physician-guided routine and avoided in pregnancy. Researchers have studied its constituents. Each pack is genuine, bill-provided material from a doctor-guided store operating since 2015.
Reviewed by Dr. Riddhish Padiya — B.Pharm (Ayurveda), M.Pharm (Pharmacognosy), Ph.D. (Dravyaguna), ITRA Jamnagar. Publications under “Padiya RH”.
About Ekhro Churna (Apamarga / Aghedo)
Apamarga — Achyranthes aspera, the Prickly Chaff Flower — is a classical Ayurvedic herb that grows across the subcontinent, known in Gujarat as Ekhro or Aghedo. This churna is the milled whole herb, a pungent-bitter, warming dravya famous as the classical source of an alkaline Kshara.
Riddhish Herbals supplies it as a clean single-material powder under our doctor-guided selection standard, with a bill on every order. It is a potent classical herb, offered for prescribed, physician-guided use rather than casual self-dosing.
Traditional Ayurvedic Importance
Classical texts (Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, under Apamarga) describe the herb as Katu (pungent) and Tikta (bitter), Ushna (warming), Laghu and Ruksha, with Lekhana (scraping), Deepana (digestion-kindling), Krimighna and Kshara (alkaline) qualities. Apamarga is the classic plant from which Ayurvedic Kshara (alkaline preparations) are made.
Because it is a potent, warming Lekhana herb, Apamarga is used within a physician-guided routine and is classically avoided in pregnancy. The amount and anupana are matched to each person by a Vaidya.
Key Features
- Pure Apamarga / Ekhro powder: single-material Achyranthes aspera (Ekhro / Aghedo), nothing blended in.
- The classical Apamarga: the Prickly Chaff Flower, a well-known classical Ayurvedic herb.
- Katu-Tikta & Ushna: classically pungent-bitter and warming, with a Lekhana (scraping) character.
- Kshara tradition: Apamarga is the classical source of an alkaline Kshara, a Deepana (digestion-kindling) dravya.
- Physician-guided classical herb: a potent classical dravya, avoided in pregnancy.
- Genuine, doctor-guided sourcing: bill provided with every pack; a store trusted since 2015.
Research on the Constituents
◆ Researchers investigated the nutritional and phytochemical properties of wild medicinal plant species including Achyranthes aspera — (Kumari M et al., 2025 — Scientific Reports). PubMed PMID: 41366271
Results were observed under study conditions. Individual results may vary. This is shared for general educational interest and is not a medical claim. Consult your Ayurvedic physician before use.
Ingredients (single-material, label-verified)
| Ingredient | Botanical (part) | Plant Part | Proportion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apamarga / Ekhro | Achyranthes aspera L. (Amaranthaceae) | Whole herb (Panchanga) | 100% single material |
Single-material genuine Apamarga (Achyranthes aspera) whole-herb powder. No fillers, colours or preservatives added. A potent classical warming, alkaline dravya. Confirm details against the physical pack label.
How to Use
As directed by your Ayurvedic physician. A common traditional reference is about 1–3 g of the powder with warm water; being a potent Lekhana herb, the exact quantity and anupan are matched to you by a Vaidya. It is not for casual self-dosing.
Who Can Use It
For adults within a physician-guided Ayurvedic routine. It is classically avoided in pregnancy and should not be used by pregnant women. Consult a qualified Ayurvedic physician before use if you are lactating, on medication, or managing a health condition. Not for young children except on a physician's advice.
Safety Information
Ekhro (Apamarga) is a potent, warming classical herb used within a physician-guided routine. It is classically avoided in pregnancy. Use it only in the amount your physician advises. If you are lactating, on medication, or managing any condition, consult your physician before use. Keep out of reach of children. Results may vary from person to person.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container away from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep the pack tightly closed after each use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ekhro Churna?
It is the whole-herb powder of Apamarga (Achyranthes aspera, Prickly Chaff Flower), known in Gujarat as Ekhro or Aghedo — a Katu-Tikta (pungent-bitter), Ushna (warming) Lekhana dravya and the classical source of Kshara.
Why is Ekhro / Apamarga special?
Apamarga is the classic plant from which Ayurvedic Kshara (alkaline preparations) are made, and is a well-known Lekhana (scraping) and Deepana (digestion-kindling) dravya of the classical texts.
What are the alternate names of Apamarga?
Apamarga or Mayuraka (Sanskrit), Chirchita or Latjira (Hindi), Aghedo or Ekhro (Gujarati), Nayuruvi (Tamil), Uttareni (Telugu) and Kataladi (Malayalam); in English Prickly Chaff Flower. Botanically Achyranthes aspera.
What are its classical properties?
The Bhavaprakasha Nighantu (Apamarga) describes it as Katu (pungent) and Tikta (bitter), Ushna (warming), Laghu-Ruksha, with Lekhana, Deepana, Krimighna and Kshara (alkaline) qualities.
Can pregnant women use it?
No. Apamarga is classically avoided in pregnancy and should not be used by pregnant women. It is used only on a qualified physician's guidance.
Is this AYUSH- or GMP-made?
This is a raw single-herb powder in Riddhish Herbals' own pack. Any AYUSH or GMP mark would appear on the physical pack — we state such marks only where verified on the pack.
Is Ekhro the same as Aghedo and Apamarga?
Yes — Ekhro, Aghedo (Gujarati), Chirchita / Latjira (Hindi) and Apamarga (Sanskrit) are all the same plant, Achyranthes aspera.
Has Achyranthes aspera been studied scientifically?
Yes — researchers have investigated the phytochemical properties of wild medicinal plants including Achyranthes aspera (Kumari M et al., 2025, Scientific Reports). This is shared for general educational interest, not as a medical claim.
How should I store Ekhro Churna?
Keep it in a cool, dry, airtight container away from moisture and sunlight, and use a clean, dry spoon.
Regional Names & Spelling Variants
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Local / common | Ekhro / Aghedo (એખરો / અઘેડો) |
| Sanskrit | Apamarga, Mayuraka, Shikhari (अपामार्ग) |
| Hindi | Chirchita, Latjira, Apang (चिरचिटा / लटजीरा) |
| Gujarati | Aghedo, Ekhro (અઘેડો) |
| Marathi | Aghada (आघाडा) |
| Bengali | Apang (আপাং) |
| Tamil | Nayuruvi (நாயுருவி) |
| Telugu | Uttareni (ఉత్తరేణి) |
| Kannada | Uttarani (ಉತ್ತರಣಿ) |
| Malayalam | Kataladi (കടലാടി) |
| English + Botanical | Prickly Chaff Flower — Achyranthes aspera L. (Amaranthaceae) — whole herb |
| Search variants | ekhro, aghedo, apamarga, chirchita, latjira, achyranthes aspera, prickly chaff flower, ekhro churna, apamarg |
| Common misspellings | ekhro churan, aghado, apamarg churna, achyranthes aspara, chirchita churna |
Related at Riddhish Herbals
Apamarg Churna (Apamarga / Aghedo) · Apamarg Beej Churna (Apamarga seed) · Apamarg Kshara Churna (alkaline ash) · Ayurvedic Raw Herbs & Materials · Doctor-Guided Product Selection