HERBS & CATTLE TREATMENT
(As collected from village herdsmen of Kandhamal & Ganjam districts of Odisha State, India)
Difficulty in Parturition
Symptoms: Labor occurs but parturition is not complete for long hours.
About the Herbs as Medicine
| Vernacular Name (Odiya) | Common English Name | Scientific Name | Photo of the Plant | Photo of Medicinal Part & Its Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apamarg / Apamaranga | Prickly Chaff Flower Plant | Achyranthes aspera | ![]() |
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Preparation of Medicine & Its Application
1. Roots (100 gm) of prickly chaff flower plant (or Apamaranga plant) are cleaned and pestled with a little water. The paste is fed to the cow once after the onset of labour.




