SCIENTIFIC NAME: Anacyclus pyrethrum

 

HINDI NAME: Akarkara

 

ENGLISH NAME: Pellitory, Mount Atlas Daisy

 

FAMILY: Asteraceae

SHORT DESCRIPTION

The root of Akarkara are mildly fragrant and have a pungent flavour and is widely utilised in Ayurvedic medicine to treat vitiated Kapha and Vata doshas. It has a strong flavour and a high heat level. It is also an aphrodisiac, antimicrobial, pain reliever, anticonvulsant, anti-inflammatory, and nerve relaxant. Consuming this plant improves the hormonal balance of the male gonads as well as testosterone levels.

USES & HEALTH BENEFITS

• Improves sexual performance
• Aphrodisiac action
• Libido stimulants
• Spermatogenic 
• Diuretic activity
• Cures premature ejaculation
• Aids in erectile dysfunction

PRECAUTIONS & SIDE EFFECTS

• Might cause allergies in those who are already allergic to Daisy's family of flowers.
• Excessive salivation, mouth ulcer, burning sensation, heartburn, acidity, and aggravated ulcer conditions can all result from overdosage and overuse.
• If you have a burning feeling, gastritis, ulcer, acidity, or inflammatory bowel illness, avoid this product.

HOW TO USE

• To treat impotency, take akarakara in combination with ashwagandha and kaunch beej, as they help to increase its efficacy for a longer duration.
• To improve its aphrodisiac activity and maintain its impact after discontinuing Akarkara dosage, it is used with other herbs such as ashwagandha, safed musli, kaunch beej, jaiphal, and others.
• Akarkara dose varies with age and health condition. To avoid any side effects, the maximum daily dose should not exceed 4 g.