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Anacyclus pyrethrum - Ākārakarabha

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Ākārakarabha consists of dried roots of Anacyclus pyrethrum. It is an annual, hairy herb with numerous spreading prostrate or ascending branched stems.

Uses

Hiccoughs, Epilepsy, Headache, Pains, Muscle relaxant, Worm infestation, Common cold.

Parts Used

Leaves.

Chemical Composition

The plant is a natural pesticide and also shows antimicrobial properties. This study is based on phytochemistry and medicinal properties of the plant with main concern on employing new scientific tools for its mass production and protection.[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada NA
Hindi Akarkara
Malayalam NA
Tamil Akkirakaram
Telugu Akarakaram
Marathi Akkalakara
Gujarathi Akkorakaro
Punjabi
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Akarkara
English Pellitory


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Katu

Guna

Ruksha, Tikshna

Veerya

Ushna

Vipaka

Katu

Karma

Prabhava

Habit

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Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature

[2]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
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Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds

How to plant/cultivate

Landscape Uses:Alpine garden, Rock garden. Requires a well-drained soil in full sun. Plants are intolerant of excessive wet, especially in the winter, and will do better if covered by a pane of glass in the winter. [3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

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