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[[File:Anacyclus pyrethrum depressus closed.jpg|thumb|right|''Akarkara'', ''Anacyclus pyrethrum'']]
'''Anacyclus pyrethrum''' is a perennial herb much like chamomile in habitat and appearance. It is in a different family (Asteraceae) from the plants known as pellitory-of-the-wall (Parietaria officinalis) and spreading pellitory.The ancient Indian medicine system and Siddha have uses for this plant root and it has been used for centuries as a medicine.An oil is prepared by a method known as pit extraction.
==Uses==
{{Uses|Tentex forte}}, {{Uses|Muscle & Joint Rub}}, {{Uses|Impotency & }}, {{Uses|Erectile dysfunction}}, {{Uses|Diarrhoea}}, {{Uses|Pharyngitis & }}, {{Uses|Sore Throat}}, {{Uses|Toothache}}, {{Uses|Pyorrhea}}, {{Uses|Common Cold}}, {{Uses|Childhood apraxia of speech}}, {{Uses|Delayed Speech Development}}.
==Parts Used==
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=|ml=Akkarakaaram|sa=Akarkarabh|ta=AkkirKaram <ref name="अकरकरा औषधि"/>|te=|hi=Akarkara|en=Pellitory| ma=Akkal Kala}}
==Properties==
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
==Where to get the saplings==
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.dabur.com/in/en-us/about/science-of-ayurveda/herbal-medicinal-plants/akarkara-plant "dabur medicinal plants"]</ref>
<ref name="अकरकरा औषधि">[https://swadeshiupchar.in/2018/05/%E0%A4%85%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE-%E0%A4%94%E0%A4%B7%E0%A4%A7%E0%A4%BF-%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%9A%E0%A4%AF-%E0%A4%8F%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%82-%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B5.html "स्वदेशी उपचार"]</ref>
<ref name="Leaf">[https://www.bimbima.com/ayurveda/medicinal-use-of-akarkara-spilanthes-acmella/1383/ "Bimbima"]</ref>
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Anacyclus+pyrethrum "Cultivation details"]</ref>
