Akarakaraba is a perennial shrub native to North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. According to Bhavaprakash, it is known for its aphrodisiac and vajikara properties without losing potency for 7 years. It has white or yellow flowers that produce a burning or tingling sensation when tasted. The fresh root induces salivation when chewed. It contains compounds like anacyclin and pyrethrin and has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and insecticidal properties. It is used to treat heart conditions, cough, joint pain, and infertility and should be used cautiously to avoid side effects like excessive salivation.

1. Akarakaraba

2. Akarakaraba
It is not been explained in any of the
Brahattrayas, in Bhavaprakash it is
Explained where it is known for its
Aphrodisiac action ( Vajikara ), specialty
of the plant is it doesn't loose its
potency for 7 years

3. •Kula:- Brangaraja Kula
•Family :- Asteraceae ( sun flower family )

4. Vernacular Names:-
San:- Akarakarabha, Akallaka
Hin:- Akarakara
Ben:- Akarakara
Mar:- Akkalakara
Guj:- Akorakaro
Tam:- Akkirkaram
Tel :- Akarakaram
Kan:- Akkalakara
Lat :- Anacyclus Pyrethrum

5. Synonyms:- Akallaka

6. Verities:- ---------------------

7. Habitat:-It came to India from Arab, mostly
grown in North Africa, ceria, Arab

8. Morphology:-
A perennial hairy shrub with numerous branches.
Leaves simple, alternate.
Flowers white colored with purple color beneath
or Yellow, when tasted they produce burning
sensation, tingling sensation like mint.
Fresh root when tasted produces pungent
sensation and induces salivation.

11. Chemical Composition:-
Anacyclin:- oral contraceptive
Pyrethrin:- Insecticide, fogging agent
Volatile oil:- Antiseptic effect

12. Properties:-
Rasa : Katu
Guna : Rooksha, Teekshna
Virya : Usna
Vipaka : Katu

13. Dosha Karma:-
Vata Kapha shamaka

14. Therapeutic action:-
External:-
Pakshaghata:- Oil Massage
Dantashoola, Dantakrimi- Kwatha Gandoosha or powder
rubbed over gums
Internal:-
Hrutdourbalya :- Increases the heart beat, improves
blood circulation
Kasa:- Kaphaja kasa
Swarabedha- paste of akarakarabha & vacha

15. Ardita:- Akarakarabhadi kwatha for pana
Sukrastambhaka- (acc to Sharangadhar) Karabadi
modaka
Mutrakraccha:- along with mutrala dravyas it is given

16. Useful Part:- Moola,puspa

17. Dosage:-
Churna- ½ - 1 gm

18. Spl Precaution:-
Excess use of Akarkarabha may leads to excessive
salivation, epistaxis, and may leads to
unconsciousness

19. Management:-
To avoid the complications use pittashamaka
dravyas like dugda

20. Special preparations:-
Akarakarabhadi churna

21. Quotations:-
अकल्लककोष्णो विर्येण बलक्रत कटुकोमत:
प्रततश्र्यार्यं च शोथं च िातं चैि विनाशर्येतू
( Sho.Ni )