What is Acalypha indica commonly used for?
The plant is well-known for diuretic, anthelmintic, respiratory problems, rheumatoid arthritis, to cure scabies and other skin infections (Amarnath et al. Mahomoodally and Beeharry, 2013). The leaf juice acts as an emetic for children. The plant has antimicrobial and antifungal properties and in traditional medicine, the leaves are eaten as vegetables in the management of hypertension, being a diuretic plant.
Can Acalypha indica be used in skincare?
Abstract. Introduction: Acalypha indica, a plant with strong roots in ancient Asian and African medical systems, is becoming more well-known for its promise in contemporary dermatology and cosmetic uses. Major chemical constituents obtained from Acalypha indica are alkaloids, catechols, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, saponins, and steroids [29].Acalypha indica (English: Indian acalypha, Indian mercury, Indian copperleaf, Indian nettle, three-seeded mercury) is an herbaceous annual that has catkin-like inflorescences with cup-shaped involucres surrounding the minute flowers.Based on literature studies, Acalypha indica has the capability to serve as anthelmintic, anti-inflammation, anti-bacterial, anti-cancer, anti-diabetes, anti-hyperlipidemic, anti-obesity, anti-venom, hepatoprotective, hypoxia, and wound healing medicine.