Spanish Pellitory
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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
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
- 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 or debility.
