Akarkara (Anacyclus Pyrethrum) (अकरकरा) | Introduction | Medicinal Benefits | Usage
Akarkara (Anacyclus Pyrethrum) (अकरकरा)
Akarkara (अकरकरा)
Introduction:
Akarkara
is a miraculous herb, basically native of the middle east. Akarkara is being
cultivated in some regions of India. It grows in the rainy season. Akarkara is
hot in potency; one can feel by chewing Akarkara. And as you chew Akarkara a
sensation begins to run all around your mouth tongue and throat, which can last
for up to 5 minutes. There are three types of Akarkara.
- Anacyclus pyrethrum
- Spilanthes Acmella (Indian Akarkara)
- Acmella paniculata
Akarkara
is useful for arthritis inflammation, pain, indigestion, improves sexual
performance of men, detoxification, improve brain function, skin problems. And
it is used in alternative medicinal practices like Unani and homeopathy.
Akarkara (Anacyclus Pyrethrum) |
Akarkara Ayurvedic Properties (Gun-dharm) |
|
Dosha |
Pacify Kapha and Vata dosha |
Rasa (Taste) |
Katu (Pungent) |
Guna
(Qualities) |
Ruksha (dry),
Tikshna (piercing) |
Virya (Potency) |
Ushna (Hot) |
Vipka(Post
Digestion Effect) |
Katu (Pungent) |
Others |
Aphrodisiacs,
Libido stimulant, Diuretic, Expectorant, Analgesic (Toothache), Androgenic, Spermatogenic,
Anti-amnesiac, Anticonvulsant, Brain Tonic |
1. Akarkara for Dental problems: Akarkara is well known for its
uses in dental problems, you can find many of it in dant manjan and toothpaste.
o
Toothache: Grind akarkara flower and with
camphor and rock salt, massage it on your gums and teeth with a finger to reduce
all types of dental pain.
o
Toothache: Chewing Akarkara flowers provide
relief in toothache and mouth odor.
o
Toothache: make a fine powder of akarkara
root, flower, turmeric, and rock salt and mix some mustard oil in it and massage
it on your gums and teeth with a finger, reduces all types of dental pain.
o
Mouth odor: make a fine powder of Akarkara,
Nagarmotha, roasted alum, black pepper, and rock salt. Brushing with this
mixture daily is beneficial in all the disorders of teeth and gums and bad the smell of the mouth.
2. Akarkara for the throat:
o
Melodious
Voice: having 500 mg of Akarkara
powder daily, for a melodic throat for children and singers. Alternatively
gargling with Akarkara decoction also beneficial for the throat.
o
Cough: having decoction of Akarkara and
soonth powder (dry ginger), 10-20 ml twice a day, it cures chronic cough.
o
Hiccough: Licking 500mg of akarkara root
powder with honey to a miracle in hiccups.
3. Akarkara
for the heart: Make
fine powder of Arjuna's bark and Akarkara root, have half a teaspoon of it
twice a day is beneficial in tremor, pain, nervousness, and weakness.
4. Akarkara
for Digestion:
Akarkara itself improves Digestion as it stimulates the secretion of
saliva as well as digestive enzymes, helpful in indigestion, alternatively you
can have Soonth powder and Akarakara, both 1 gram will help in low digestive
fire.
5. Akarkara
in Sexual Diseases: akarkara
has superb results in male
impotence, low sperm count, erectile dysfunction, loss of libido, male
infertility. You can use akarkara with ashwagandha, Shatavar, swet musli, kali
musli, javitri, konch beej, gokshura, vidhari kand, Kesar as per need or by
doctors consultation.
o
Androgens hormones: It improves the secretion of
androgens and raises their production. Androgens are hormones responsible
for male features and reproduction.
o Sperm Counts: mix 30 gm each akarkara powder, ashwagandha powder, satavar powder, konch beej powder, swet musli powder. Have 1 spoon of it twice a day. It also helps to enhance the formation of testosterone and increase the sperm count.
o Erectile Dysfunction: Akarakar regular consumption found helpful in healing erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation.
Dosage:
Powder-
1 teaspoon
** Above Post is for Information
Purposes, data are collected from various literature or experiences of many
physicians (vaidya). Please do consult your doctor before trying. **
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