Anacyclus Pyrethrum
Anacyclus Pyrethrum, also known as Akarkara, is a plant that is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine. It has been used for centuries to treat a variety of health conditions.
Here are some of the benefits of Anacyclus Pyrethrum:
- Loss of libido: Anacyclus Pyrethrum has been shown to increase libido and improve sexual function in both men and women.
- Erectile dysfunction: Anacyclus Pyrethrum has been shown to improve erectile dysfunction in men.
- Toothache: Anacyclus Pyrethrum can be used topically to relieve toothache and pain in the gums.
- Common cold: Anacyclus Pyrethrum has been traditionally used to treat the common cold.
- Speech disorders: Anacyclus Pyrethrum has been used to treat speech disorders such as childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) and delayed speech development.
- General debility: Anacyclus Pyrethrum can be used to treat general debility caused by nerve weakness.
Dosage
According to a study on rats, the effective dosage range of Anacyclus Pyrethrum roots is 50-150 mg/kg bodyweight daily. This translates to an estimated human dosage range of 550-1,600 mg daily for a 150 lb person and 700-2,200 mg daily for a 200 lb person.
Side effects
There is limited information available on the potential side effects of Anacyclus Pyrethrum. However, it is recommended that pregnant and breastfeeding women avoid using it due to its potential effects on hormones. It may also cause skin irritation when applied topically.
Sources:
- https://examine.com/supplements/akarkara/
- https://www.ayurtimes.com/anacyclus-pyrethrum-akarkara-benefits-uses-side-effects/
- https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-387/pyrethrum
- https://www.planetayurveda.com/library/akarkara-anacyclus-pyrethrum/
- https://www.easyayurveda.com/2016/11/09/akarkarabha-anacyclus-pyrethrum/
- https://herbalarcade.com/herbs/akarkaraanacyclus-pyrethrum/
