From Pain Relief to Digestive Health: The Benefits of Akarkara

Akarkara (Anacyclus pyrethrum) has properties that increase libido and increase sperm. It helps in affecting the secretion of androgens as well as making more androgens. The root of Akarkara contains a lot of alkyl-amide (it is an alkaline element) which helps in increasing the amount of testosterone. Akarkara increases fertility, sperm count and libido in men.

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Akarkara is a good remedy for treating impotence and erectile dysfunction. It has properties similar to Sildenafil (a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction), but it does not increase blood pressure. Akarkara has fewer side effects than Sildenafil.

If only Akarkara is used for treatment, then its effect starts reducing after a few weeks. Therefore, to get more benefits, it should be used with Ashwagandha and Kaunch seed powder.

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Gargling with Akarkara water cures sore throat. To prepare gargle water, boil 10 grams of Akarkara root in 250 ml of water. Gargling with this water can also provide relief from the problem of pharyngitis (pain and swelling in the throat). It is also beneficial for toothache and gum problems.

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Its use can also prove beneficial for teeth. Massaging the teeth with powder of Akarkara root mixed with camphor relieves toothache. To get relief from toothache, it can also be used by mixing black pepper, Khurasani celery (Hysissimus Niger) and Embelia Ribes.

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This herb is also useful in the treatment of pyorrhea. Pyorrhea is cured by mixing the powder of Akarkara root with mustard oil and applying it on the gums.

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Taking the powder of Akarkara root with black pepper and long pepper provides relief in cold and cough. Akarkara has antiviral properties, so it is helpful in reducing the symptoms of flu as well as opening the blocked nose.

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Many children have the habit of stuttering even after growing up. To get rid of this problem, mix the powder of the root of Akarkara, black pepper and the peel of Baheda and grind it well. Then give 1 to 2 grams of this to children with honey two-three times a day. This will also cure their tonsil problem. Apart from this, keep rubbing some amount of this mixture on the tongue of children daily. This will cure their stammering or stuttering problem.

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In Ayurveda, the root of Akarkara is used to control the problem of epilepsy and seizures. According to some studies, the extract of its root has protective properties, so it can help prevent the problem of seizures.

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According to Dr. Laxmidatta Shukla associated with www.myupchar.com, many people are troubled by dry cough due to change in weather, Akarkara is a very beneficial herb for this. Prepare a decoction by mixing 2 grams of Akarkara and 1 gram dry ginger and if you keep taking 10 to 20 ml of it in the morning and evening, then the cough will be cured.

Most people struggle with the problem of back pain due to sitting in the same position in the office. For this, mix the powder of Akarkara root with walnut oil and massage the waist regularly. This will relieve the problem of back pain or those who have sciatica problems will get relief from it.

Many people have to face the problem of arthritis due to the wrong routine. In such a situation, Akarkara herb is very effective. To cure joint pain, apply a paste of Akarkara root on the joints and then do fomentation. This will provide relief in the pain of arthritis.

Akarkara is also an important medicine in the treatment of paralysis. Paralysis patients will benefit by grinding the root of Akarkara finely and mixing it with sesame oil and massaging it regularly. Paralysis patients will benefit by licking 1 gram of Akarkara root powder with honey in the morning and evening.