Akarakarabha — Pellitory

Ayurvedic herb Akarakarabha (Anacyclus pyrethrum) — Pellitory. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Katu, Virya Ushna, Vipaka Katu. Balances Vata, Kapha.

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Anacyclus pyrethrum is a powerful aphrodisiac and nervine stimulant, known to enhance vitality.

ⓘ Information

Property	Value	Description
Rasa	Katu	Katu (Pungent) — stimulates digestion, circulation, expectorant
Guna	Ruksha, Tikshna	Ruksha (Dry) — absorbs moisture, drying; Tikshna (Sharp) — penetrating, stimulating
Virya	Ushna	Ushna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta
Vipaka	Katu	Katu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening
Prabhava	Vrishya, Vatahara	Vrishya — aphrodisiac, enhances reproductive health; Vatahara

Sanskrit Synonyms

In the classical Ayurvedic texts, Akarakarabha is known by the following Sanskrit names:

Akallaka, Akarakara

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Akarakarabha are: moola.

Main Indications

Akarakarabha is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Klaibya, Mukharoga, Gridhrasi, Pakshaghata, Agnimandya.

Dosha Effects

Akarakarabha pacifies Vata, Kapha.

It may aggravate Pitta when used in excess or in sensitive individuals.

Usage

Akarakarabha is used in classical Ayurvedic formulations. Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for appropriate dosage and preparation based on your constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalance (Vikriti).

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

Source: Indian Medicinal Plants, Phytochemistry And Therapeutics (IMPPAT) v1.0 — CC BY 4.0

Part Used	Therapeutic Use	Identifiers	References
root	Abdominal pain	MESH:D015746,UMLS:C0000737, SYMP:0000457, ICD-11:MD81.4	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Amenorrhea	MESH:D000568,UMLS:C0002453, DOID:13938, ICD-11:GA20.0	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Anti-bacterial agents	MESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0	ISBN:9788172360481
root	Antimutagenic agents	MESH:D016587,UMLS:C0085168	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Antirheumatic agents	MESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788172361792
root	Chorea	MESH:D002819,UMLS:C0008489, DOID:12859	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Colic	MESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Cough	MESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Dyspepsia	MESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Dyspnea	MESH:D004417,UMLS:C0013404, ICD-11:MD11.5	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Edema	MESH:D004487,UMLS:C0013604, ICD-11:MG29.1	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Epilepsy	MESH:D004827,UMLS:C0014544, DOID:1826, ICD-11:8A6Z	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375
root	Hemiplegia	MESH:D006429,UMLS:C0018991, DOID:10969, ICD-11:MB53.Z	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Hypnotics and sedatives	MESH:D006993,UMLS:C0020592, ICD-11:XM3GR8	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
root	Counterirritant	UMLS:C0010215	ISBN:9788172361792
root	Mental disorders	MESH:D001523,UMLS:C0004936, ICD-11:6E8Z	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Mouthwashes	MESH:D009067,UMLS:C0026647	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Paralysis	MESH:D010243,UMLS:C0522224	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
root	Pharyngitis	MESH:D010612,UMLS:C0031350, DOID:2275, ICD-11:CA02.Z	ISBN:9788172360481
root	General tonic for rejuvenation	MESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016	ISBN:9770972795006, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
root	Rhinitis	MESH:D012220,UMLS:C0035455, DOID:4483, ICD-11:CA09.0	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375
root	Sciatica	MESH:D012585,UMLS:C0036396, ICD-11:ME84.3	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375
root	Toothache	MESH:D014098,UMLS:C0040460, ICD-11:DA0A.Y	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172360481, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
root	Reduced salivation		ISBN:9770972795006, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - II
seed	Abortifacient agents	MESH:D000019,UMLS:C0000782, ICD-11:JA00.1	ISBN:9788172362089
seed	Contraceptive agents	MESH:D003270,UMLS:C0009871	ISBN:9770972795006
stem	Contraceptive agents	MESH:D003270,UMLS:C0009871	ISBN:9770972795006
	Anti-inflammatory agents	MESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1	ISBN:9788173717024
	Antirheumatic agents	MESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2	ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788173717024
	Cholera	MESH:D002771,UMLS:C0008354, DOID:1498, ICD-11:1A00	ISBN:9788173717024
	Colic	MESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4	ISBN:9788172361792
	Dental caries	MESH:D003731,UMLS:C0011334, DOID:216, ICD-11:DA08.0	ISBN:9788173717024
	Diabetes mellitus, type 1	MESH:D003922,UMLS:C0011854, DOID:9744, ICD-11:5A10	ISBN:9788172362089
	Endophthalmitis	MESH:D009877,UMLS:C0014236, DOID:4692, ICD-11:9C21	ISBN:9788173717024
	Epilepsy	MESH:D004827,UMLS:C0014544, DOID:1826, ICD-11:8A6Z	ISBN:9788172361792, ISBN:9788173717024
	Erectile dysfunction	MESH:D007172,UMLS:C0242350, ICD-11:HA01.1	ISBN:9788172360481
	Headache	MESH:D006261,UMLS:C0018681, ICD-11:8A81.Z	ISBN:9788173717024
	Hemiplegia	MESH:D006429,UMLS:C0018991, DOID:10969, ICD-11:MB53.Z	ISBN:9788172361792, ISBN:9788173717024
	Hypoglycemic agents	MESH:D007004,UMLS:C0020616	ISBN:9788172362089
	Inflammatory bowel diseases	MESH:D015212,UMLS:C0021390, DOID:0050589, ICD-11:DD7Z	ISBN:9788172361792
	Insecticides	MESH:D007306,UMLS:C0021576, ICD-11:XM3K66	ISBN:9788172360481
	Paralysis	MESH:D010243,UMLS:C0522224	ISBN:9788172361792, ISBN:9788173717024
	Pharyngitis	MESH:D010612,UMLS:C0031350, DOID:2275, ICD-11:CA02.Z	ISBN:9788172361792, ISBN:9788173717024
	General tonic for rejuvenation	MESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016	ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172361792
	Tonsillitis	MESH:D014069,UMLS:C0040425, DOID:10456, ICD-11:CA03.Z	ISBN:9788172361792, ISBN:9788173717024
	Toothache	MESH:D014098,UMLS:C0040460, ICD-11:DA0A.Y	ISBN:9788172361792, ISBN:9788173717024
	Typhoid fever	MESH:D014435,UMLS:C0041466, DOID:13258, ICD-11:1A07	ISBN:9788173717024
	Reduced salivation		ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172361792
	Depurative		ISBN:9788173717024
	Irritant	UMLS:C0022108	ISBN:9788173717024