Spanish Pellitory

Other Names : Anacyclus pyrethrum, pellitory, Spanish chamomile, Mount Atlas daisy, Akarakarabha, Akarkara, Akkal-Kara, Akkal Kadha, Akkarakaaram (Tamil: அக்கரகாரம்). An oil is prepared by a method known as pit extraction (Tamil: குழி எண்ணெய்).

Special Precautions of Spanish Pellitory

• Anacyclus Pyrethrum (Akarkara) is not suitable for long-term use. Its aphrodisiac effects are reduced when it is used for long-term basis. Short-term use varies from 1 to 4 weeks is POSSIBLY SAFE.
• Anacyclus Pyrethrum (Akarkara) is POSSIBLY SAFE if you are not suffering with burning sensation, gastritis, ulcer, acidity and inflammatory bowel disease.
• Higher dosage and unwise use of Anacyclus Pyrethrum (Akarkara) can lead to following side effects. Excessive salivation (common), Mouth ulcer (common and occurs when it is used alone), Burning sensation, Heartburn, Acidity, Aggravate ulcer condition (uncommon).
• Pregnancy & Breastfeeding : Anacyclus Pyrethrum (Akarkara) can induce uterine contractions and stimulate menstrual flow or uterine bleeding. Therefore, it is UNSAFE in Pregnancy. Akarkara can also reduce milk flow, so it is also UNSAFE in breastfeeding.
• The seeds of Anacyclus pyrethrum caused miscarriages in pregnant albino rats when given orally for 10 days after copulation at a daily dose of 175 mg/kg BW. The antifertile activity was 15% and skeletal and visceral malformations were common in the fetuses

Health Benefits and Uses of Spanish Pellitory

Anacyclus Pyrethrum (also called Akarkara) is Indian Medicinal plant used in ayurvedic, Unani and herbal medicines worldwide for the treatment of men’s diseases, common cold, toothache and pyorrhea.

• pain-relieving properties : analgesic, the root of Spanish Pellitory is beneficial in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and toothache.
• for the treatment of male sexual weakness, Impotency & Erectile dysfunction : Anacyclus Pyrethrum or Akarkara is good remedy for treating Impotence & Erectile dysfunction. It has same function as SILDENAFIL has, but it does not increase blood pressure. It also has lesser side effects as compared to SILDENAFIL. Akarkara efficacy reduces after a few weeks if it is used alone. Therefore, it should be used along with Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) and Kaunch Beej (Mucuna Pruriens) powder for maximum benefits.
• Pharyngitis & Sore Throat : The gargle with Akarkara water is also helpful. For this, boil 10 grams Akarkara root in 250 ml water. Gargle with this water to get relief from pharyngitis. It is also beneficial for toothache and gum diseases.
• Toothache : A gentle massage of Akarkara root powder with Camphor helps in toothache. It is also used with black pepper, Ajwain Khurasani (Hyoscyamus Niger) and Vaividang (Embelia ribes) for reducing toothache.
• Pyorrhea : Akarkara root powder is mixed with mustard oil and used in the treatment of pyorrhea.
• neuroprotective effects : as a 'brain tonic' , since it appears to have anti-amnesiac and anti-convulsive effects.
• Common Cold : Anacyclus Pyrethrum root powder with black pepper and long pepper helps in common cold. Akarkara has antiviral properties, so it reduces all symptoms of flu and alleviates nasal congestion.
• Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) & Delayed Speech Development : A gentle massage of tongue with 125 mg of Akarkara root powder mixed with honey helps improving speech in children. Its effects potentiate when 125 mg Vacha (Acorus Calamus) is also added in this mixture.
• Epilepsy & Seizures : In ayurveda, Anacyclus Pyrethrum (Akarkara root) is used as adjuvant in management of epilepsy and seizures. Studies have shown that its root extract has protective action, so it may help preventing seizures.