Akarkara benefits in a whole lot of male sexual problems, diseases of oral cavity, indigestion and diseases related to vata dosha imbalance.
Akarkara plant is small in size about 1 feet in height. The flowers are yellow in colour. The flower and the bark when comes in contact with tongue, the tongue becomes numb. Flowers of this plant is useful in cough.
Latin Name: Anacyclus Pyrethrum
Vernacular Names:
- Hindi: Akarkaraha
- Bengali: Aakarkara
- Tamil: Akkirakaram
- Telugu: Akarakarma
- Kannada: Majjige gida
- Sanskrit : Akallakah
- Marathi: Akkalkala
- Gujarati: Aakorakaro
English Name: Pallatory root
Akarkara Ayurvedic Description
Akarkara, that goes by the botanical name Anacyclus pyrethrum, is a small perennial plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. The plant is mainly native to Arabia, and distributed widely in North Africa, Mediterranean region, Spain and India. In the Indian subcontinent, it is found along the Himalayas, in Jammu and Kashmir, Bengal and in other Northern regions. This herbaceous perennial plant resembles a lot like chamomile species in habitat and appearance. It thrives well in alpine regions and rocky gardens.
Ras ( Taste)
- Katu ( Pungent)
Virya (Potency) :
- Ushna(Hot)
Vipaka (Post-Digestive Effects)
- Katu (Pungent taste after digestion)
Guna (Qualities) :
- Ruksha (Dry)
- Tikshna(Piercing )
Akarkara Benefits
Akarkar benefits in health by balancing Vata- Kapha dosha in the body. It is a useful herb with wide-ranging benefits for the body and mind. Akarkar is nourishing ( Balya) and helps in relieving pain and inflammation.
Akarkar benefits in Male sexual disorder
Akarkara has powerful spermatogenic and apphrodisiac properties that are extremely beneficial for treating erectile dysfuction,premature ejaculation,oligospermia ( low sperm count), hypospermia ( low volume of semen), astenozoospermia ( sperm motility)and helps enhances sperm production. The herb helps in production of male hormones like testosterone and luteinising hormone. It effectively increases blood supply to the penile tissue and induces erection.
Digestive Support
Akarkara is a traditional remedy for improving gut health and treating a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders like diarrhoea, flatulence, peptic ulcer, esophagitis, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease, indigestion, and stomach pain. The carminative nature of the herb helps in breaking down the food particles in the stomach and intestine, enhances the secretion of the digestive juices and thereby increases the absorption of essential nutrients through the intestines. It helps to eliminate abdominal gas and in turn reduces abdominal distension, bloating and gaseous cramps. Being a potent laxative, it also helps in free passage of stools thus treating constipation.
Immunity & Vitality
This herb strengthens the immune system by promoting white blood cell activity and acts as a general tonic to increase energy and vitality.
Oral Health
Akarkara is beneficial for managing oral health onditions such as tooth ache, cavities , gingivities and pyorhhea. The tincture made from the dried root can be applied using a cotton wool or rubbed on the gums to relieve the aching of a decayed tooth.
Speech Improvement
Beign a nervine and brain tonic Akarkara benefits in treating condition of speech difficulty in children . Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is an uncommon speech disorder in which a child has difficulty making accurate movements while speaking, as the speech muscles don’t perform normally because the brain has difficulty directing or coordinating the movements. Akarkara is useful in this condition.
Relieves Pain and Inflammation
Akarkara is balya ( nutritious) and this quality of akarkara helps in balancing the Vata and Pitta dosha. Imbalance of vata and Pitta dosha leads to pain and inflammation. So becuase of its Vata- Pitta balancing quality it possses anti- inflammatory and anti arthritic properties . Because of this it helps in providing relief from pain and inflammation. As a result of this it is very useful in treatment of arthritis,muscle spasm and other painful conditions.
Medicinal Qualities of Akarkara
Rasayani : Rejuvenates the whole body
Balya : Improves muscle strength.
Vyastapan : Helps in delaying ageing
Kashar : Relieves cough
Shwashar : Helps to ease breathing difficulty in asthma.
Mehhar : Akarkara benefits in treating urinary disorders.
Kantyahar: Helps relieve sore throat
How to use Akarkara
Part used for consumption: Root
- Akarkara root Powder (Churna): 0.5 gms to 1 gms mixed with milk or warm water, often with a pinch of cardamom for taste.
Cautions And Contraindications
While Akarkara is generally safe, excessive consumption may cause:
- Excessive salivation.
- Excess stimulation of nerves .
Pregnant or lactating women and those on medications should consult a healthcare professional before use.
Frequently asked question
1.Can this herb be used while taking homoepathic medicine ?
Yes. This herb does not react with homeopathic medicine.
2.Can this herb/medicine be continued while taking supplements like multivitamin, omega 3, spirulina.
Yes .Generally this herb goes well with most dietary supplement. However if you are taking more than one product per day please consult your doctor for opinion.
3. With western/modern medicine
Seek your doctors advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicine. Some ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
When taking ayurvedic medicine or herb with modern medicine it is best to keep one hour gap in between both the medicine.
4. How long does it take see Akarkara benefits in the body ?
It depend on any existing disease, overall health, your prakriti ( genetic make up) all these factors plays a role in how quickly shatavari work. However it is observed that results are usually visible in 1-2 weeks or even months.
5.Can it be used in people with diabetes?
Yes. But always keep watch on your sugar levels. This herb can lower your blood sugar levels. Do not stop your diabetes medicine once you start taking this herb/medicine. Keep in touch with your ayurvedic doctor. They will guide you in this respect.
6.Are there any diet restriction( Pathya) while taking this product.
No .There are no such restriction while taking this product. However if you have been adviced with any specific diet based on disease, you should continue to follow it.
Home Remedies of Akarkara
To relieve tooth ache : Akarkar powder 1 to 2 gms and mix it with mustard oil . Dip a piece of cotton in this oil and keep it on the aching tooth. This will help to relieve tootache.
In Sezuire disorder : Akarkara root powder 1 gms and add 5 ml of honey to it .Consume this mixture before meals two times daily helps to managing sezuire disorder.
For erectile dysfunction : Take Akarkara root 5gms add 4 Ashwagandha powder, musli powder, shatavati powder 1 gms each. Consume this mixture 2 gms with milk two times daily helps in improving the vigor and vitality.
For Speech Improvement : Take Akarkara root and keep it in mouth. Now start chewing it and the spit the saliva produced after chewing. Do this two times daily will slowly improve the speech.
Conclusion
Akarkara (Asparagus racemosus) is a one of Ayurvedic medicine, revered for its rejuvenative and balancing properties. Whether for sexual health, pain relief, or overall vitality, Akarkara continues to be a trusted herb for promoting health and well-being in a natural and holistic way.
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This Article is written by Dr. Ashutosh Tiwari B.A.M.S, PGDCR Director of Risha’s Health And Ayurvedaa Solutions.He is having more than 20 years of experience in field of Ayurvedic medicine.
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