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[[File:Anacyclus pyrethrum depressus closed.jpg|thumb|right|''Akarkara'', ''Anacyclus pyrethrum'']] | [[File:Anacyclus pyrethrum depressus closed.jpg|thumb|right|''Akarkara'', ''Anacyclus pyrethrum'']] | ||
| − | + | '''Anacyclus pyrethrum''' is a perennial herb. 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. | |
| − | '''Anacyclus pyrethrum''' is a perennial herb | ||
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==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
| − | {{Uses|Tentex forte}}, {{Uses|Muscle & Joint Rub}}, {{Uses|Impotency | + | {{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== | ==Parts Used== | ||
| − | {{Parts Used|Dried Roots}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used| | + | {{Parts Used|Dried Roots}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Flowers}}. |
==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
| − | Analysis has shown a brown, resinous, acrid substance, insoluble in potassium hydroxide and probably containing pelletonin, two oils soluble in potassium hydroxide - one dark brown and acrid, the other yellow - tannin, gum, potassium sulphate and carbonate, potassium chloride, calcium phosphate and carbonate, silica, alumina, lignin, etc. | + | Analysis has shown a brown, resinous, acrid substance, insoluble in potassium hydroxide and probably containing pelletonin, two oils soluble in potassium hydroxide - one dark brown and acrid, the other yellow - tannin, gum, potassium sulphate and carbonate, potassium chloride, calcium phosphate and carbonate, silica, alumina, lignin, etc. An alkaloid, Pyrethrine, yielding pyrethric acid, is stated to be the active principle.<ref name="chemical composition"/> |
| − | An alkaloid, Pyrethrine, yielding pyrethric acid, is stated to be the active principle.<ref name="chemical composition"/> | ||
==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
| − | {{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=Akarkarabh|ta=|te=|hi=Akarkara|en=Pellitory}} | + | {{Common names|kn=|ml=Akkarakaaram|sa=Akarkarabh|ta=AkkirKaram <ref name="अकरकरा औषधि"/>|te=|hi=Akarkara|en=Pellitory| ma=Akkal Kala}} |
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| + | ==Properties== | ||
| + | Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics. | ||
| + | ===Dravya=== | ||
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| + | ===Rasa=== | ||
| + | Katu (Pungent) | ||
| + | ===Guna=== | ||
| + | Ruksha (Dry), Teekshna (Hot) | ||
| + | ===Veerya=== | ||
| + | Ushna (Hot) | ||
| + | ===Vipaka=== | ||
| + | Katu (Pungent) | ||
| + | ===Karma=== | ||
| + | Kapa, vata | ||
| + | ===Prabhava=== | ||
==Habit== | ==Habit== | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
===Leaf=== | ===Leaf=== | ||
| − | {{Leaf| | + | {{Leaf|Smooth|Alternate, Pinnate|The leaves are with deeply-cut segments}}<ref name="Leaf"/> |
===Flower=== | ===Flower=== | ||
| − | {{Flower|Unisexual| | + | {{Flower|Unisexual|14-18cm long|Yellow, Circular||Each bears one large flower the disk being yellow and the rays white, tinged with purple beneath.}} |
===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ||
| − | + | Akkalkarbhadi Churnam (अक्कलकरभादि चूर्ण)<ref name="अकरकरा औषधि"/> | |
==Where to get the saplings== | ==Where to get the saplings== | ||
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==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
| − | + | Seed - requires about 3 weeks cold stratification. Germination is best at a temperature around 13 - 16°c<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> | |
==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
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==Photo Gallery== | ==Photo Gallery== | ||
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> | <gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> | ||
| − | File:Anacyclus pyrethrum depressus habitus1.jpg| | + | File:Anacyclus pyrethrum depressus habitus1.jpg|Habit |
| − | File:Anacyclus pyrethrum depressus open.jpg|same plant, flower detail | + | File:Anacyclus pyrethrum depressus open.jpg|same plant, flower detail|Flower |
| − | File:Anacyclus pyrethrum depressus closed.jpg|Var. ''depressus'', flowers closed | + | File:Anacyclus pyrethrum depressus closed.jpg|Var. ''depressus'', flowers closed|Buds |
| + | File:Anacyclus pyrethrum kz02.jpg|Leaf | ||
| + | File:Anacyclus officinanarum HAYNE; seeds.JPG|Seed | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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<references> | <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="chemical composition">[https://www.dabur.com/in/en-us/about/science-of-ayurveda/herbal-medicinal-plants/akarkara-plant "dabur medicinal plants"]</ref> | ||
| − | <ref name="Leaf">[https:// | + | <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="How to plant/cultivate">[https:// | + | <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> | ||
</references> | </references> | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://www.planetayurveda.com/library/akarkara-anacyclus-pyrethrum Anacyclus pyrethrum planetayurveda.com] |
| − | * [ | + | * [http://practicalplants.org/wiki/Anacyclus_pyrethrum planetayurveda.com Anacyclus pyrethrum practicalplants.org] |
| − | * [ | + | * [http://findmeacure.com/2015/07/24/anacyclus-pyrethrum/ Anacyclus pyrethrum findmeacure.com] |
| − | * [https:// | + | * [https://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/p/pellit19.html Anacyclus pyrethrum botanical.com] |
| − | * [ | + | * [https://www.pfaf.org/USER/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Anacyclus+pyrethrum Anacyclus pyrethrum pfaf.org] |
[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Asteraceae]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:21, 20 March 2020
Anacyclus pyrethrum is a perennial herb. 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.
Contents
- 1 Uses
- 2 Parts Used
- 3 Chemical Composition
- 4 Common names
- 5 Properties
- 6 Habit
- 7 Identification
- 8 List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
- 9 Where to get the saplings
- 10 Mode of Propagation
- 11 How to plant/cultivate
- 12 Commonly seen growing in areas
- 13 Photo Gallery
- 14 References
- 15 External Links
Uses
Tentex forte, Muscle & Joint Rub, Impotency, Erectile dysfunction, Diarrhoea, Pharyngitis, Sore Throat, Toothache, Pyorrhea, Common Cold, Childhood apraxia of speech, Delayed Speech Development.
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
Analysis has shown a brown, resinous, acrid substance, insoluble in potassium hydroxide and probably containing pelletonin, two oils soluble in potassium hydroxide - one dark brown and acrid, the other yellow - tannin, gum, potassium sulphate and carbonate, potassium chloride, calcium phosphate and carbonate, silica, alumina, lignin, etc. An alkaloid, Pyrethrine, yielding pyrethric acid, is stated to be the active principle.[1]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | |
| Hindi | Akarkara |
| Malayalam | Akkarakaaram |
| Tamil | AkkirKaram [2] |
| Telugu | |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | Akarkarabh |
| English | Pellitory |
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Katu (Pungent)
Guna
Ruksha (Dry), Teekshna (Hot)
Veerya
Ushna (Hot)
Vipaka
Katu (Pungent)
Karma
Kapa, vata
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Smooth | Alternate, Pinnate | The leaves are with deeply-cut segments |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unisexual | 14-18cm long | Yellow, Circular | Each bears one large flower the disk being yellow and the rays white, tinged with purple beneath. |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syncarp (sorosis), subglobose or ellipsoid with long echinate processes, orange when ripe | seeds many, ovoid. | {{{6}}} |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
Akkalkarbhadi Churnam (अक्कलकरभादि चूर्ण)[2]
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
Seed - requires about 3 weeks cold stratification. Germination is best at a temperature around 13 - 16°c[4]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Mediterranian, Himalayas, Arabian countries.
Photo Gallery
Habit
Flower
Buds
Leaf
Seed
References
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Tentex forte
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Muscle & Joint Rub
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Impotency
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Erectile dysfunction
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Diarrhoea
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Pharyngitis
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Sore Throat
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Toothache
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Pyorrhea
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Common Cold
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Childhood apraxia of speech
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Delayed Speech Development
- Herbs with Dried Roots used in medicine
- Herbs with Leaves used in medicine
- Herbs with Flowers used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Hindi
- Herbs with common name in Malayalam
- Herbs with common name in Tamil
- Herbs with common name in Sanskrit
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Procumbent herb
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Cuttings
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Mediterranian
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Himalayas
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Arabian countries
- Herbs
- Asteraceae
