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| Anacyclus pyrethrum | |||
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| Name | |||
| Pellitory | |||
| Biological Name | |||
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Anacyclus pyrethrum, Pyrethrum radix |
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| Other Names | |||
| Pellitory, Akarakara, Akarkara, Aquarqarha, Akkirakaram, Akkalkara, Akkarakaram, Pellitory of Spain, Pyrethre, Pyrethrum, Roman Pellitory, Spanish Camomile | |||
| Description | |||
| This herb is found in North Africa, in the Mediterranean, Himalayas, North India and Arabian countries. | |||
| Parts Used | |||
| Root | |||
| Active Compounds | |||
| This herb contains an essential volatile
oil and an alkaloid, pellitorin or pyrethrin. It has alkamides, lignane
(including sesamine), inulin (fructosan) and tannins. Alkamides includes
deca-2,4-dien acid-isobutylamide, anacycline, and dehydroanacycline.
It is believed that application of this herb to the skin stimulates the nerve ends that may result in redness, and irritation accompanied by a hot, burning sensation. |
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| Remedies For | |||
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Root of this herb is a valuable sialogogue. It is often used as a tonic to the nervous system. It is powerfully irritant. It is also used for rheumatic conditions, and to aid in digestion. Also useful for toothaches (use as a gargle). It is also used as an insecticide. Other applications include treatment for epilepsy, paralysis, hemiplegia, and for sore throat and tonsils. Some herbalists suggest that this herb may be useful for diabetes. |
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| Dosage | |||
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Preparation: powder, pills, paste, tonic.
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| Safety | |||
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No health hazards or side effects are reported if this herb is used under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. Overdoses may result in irritation, due to the mucus-membrane-stimulating characteristics of the alkamides found in this herb. |
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