Sophie D.Verified
2 weeks ago
Will reorder
I grind it fresh myself, so getting it whole matters to me. I have been using it in a winter kadha along with tulsi and ginger. No hesitation in recommending it.
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Roots & Barks
Akarkara Root
Anacyclus pyrethrum
Whole dried root · Anacyclus pyrethrum
- Also known as
- Akarkara, Pellitory Root, Spanish Chamomile, Aqarqarha
- Origin
- Himachal Pradesh, India
50g pack, £6.99
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Chew a sliver of akarkara and you will not forget it: within seconds the tongue tingles and the mouth waters. That distinctive pungency, from a compound called pellitorine, is exactly why both Ayurveda and Unani reach for this root for the mouth, the gums and the nerves.
Traditionally it is the herb for toothache and weak gums — the reason it still appears in Unani tooth powders — and a recognised nervine and vajikarana tonic taken in small quantities. Because it is a strong, warming, saliva-stimulating root, the dose is measured in a pinch, not a spoon.
We supply it as whole, sun-dried, hand-graded root so you can see what you are buying. Powder it yourself as needed; ground akarkara loses its bite within weeks.
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out of 5 · 31 reviews
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- 87%
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- Sophie D.Verified2 weeks ago
Will reorder
I grind it fresh myself, so getting it whole matters to me. I have been using it in a winter kadha along with tulsi and ginger. No hesitation in recommending it.
Was this helpful? - Rebecca N.Verifiedlast month
Great find
Well sorted, properly dried and no musty smell whatsoever. The larger size is much better value and it keeps perfectly. Docking a star only because I would like clearer batch dates on the pack.
Was this helpful? - Pooja G.Verifiedlast month
Better than expected
Well sorted, properly dried and no musty smell whatsoever. I have been using it in a winter kadha along with tulsi and ginger. Very happy, and I will be reordering.
Was this helpful? - Charlotte W.Verified3 months ago
Better than the local shop
Whole pieces rather than broken bits, which is exactly what I wanted. I have been using it in a winter kadha along with tulsi and ginger. Will definitely buy again.
Was this helpful? - Omar F.4 months ago
Good value for the quality
Whole pieces rather than broken bits, which is exactly what I wanted. Grinding a week's worth at a time works well for me. No hesitation in recommending it.
Was this helpful? - Priya S.Verified2 months ago
Recommended by a friend — glad I tried it
I grind it fresh myself, so getting it whole matters to me. The larger size is much better value and it keeps perfectly. Five stars from me.
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Do I need to grind it myself?
Ellie B. · 3 weeks ago
For most uses, yes — it's sold whole so it keeps its aroma far longer than a pre-ground powder would. A spice grinder or a pestle and mortar is plenty.
HerbasenseOfficial answer· 3 weeks ago
Is it cleaned and sorted, or will I need to pick through it?
Rachel M. · 2 months ago
It's sorted and cleaned before packing, so you shouldn't be picking out stalks or grit. If a pack ever arrives otherwise, tell us and we'll replace it.
HerbasenseOfficial answer· last month
Where is it sourced from, and is it tested?
Ellie B. · 2 months ago
Sourcing is listed under Origin at the top of this page. Every batch is checked on arrival for identity and purity before it's packed, and we keep the batch records for each lot we sell.
HerbasenseOfficial answer· 2 months ago
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