πUnani / Islamic Medicine
Pellitory (Aqarqarha)
Anacyclus pyrethrum
About Pellitory (Aqarqarha)
Pellitory (Aqarqarha) (Anacyclus pyrethrum) is a herb used in the Unani / Islamic Medicine tradition to help with Arthritis, Headache, Dental Pain, and Nerve Support. The aerial parts and leaves are the parts traditionally used, taken internally.
Botanical background
Anacyclus pyrethrum (pellitory, Spanish chamomile, or Mount Atlas daisy) is a perennial herb much like chamomile in habitat and appearance. It is in a different family (Asteraceae) from the plants known as pellitory-of-the-wall (Parietaria officinalis) and spreading pellitory (Parietaria judaica).
Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist
Parts used
Aerial Parts Β· internalLeaves Β· internal

