Pellitory Root (Aqar Qarha)

Description

Pellitory Root (Aqar Qarha) (عقرقرحا)

Aqar Qarha is the dried root of the pellitory plant. It has a sharp, tingling taste and is a famous name in Unani medicine, where it is used in many classic compound formulas.

Quick facts

Below are the ways Aqar Qarha is valued in desi and Unani tradition. This is traditional and general information, not medical advice.

15 ways to use Aqar Qarha

1. Tooth powder: Mix a small pinch with salt and clove powder and rub on gums.
2. Manjan base: Add to homemade manjan with neem and alum.
3. Gum massage: Rub a tiny pinch of powder on gums with a finger, then rinse.
4. Gargle: Boil a small piece in water, cool and gargle (do not swallow).
5. Chewing test: Chew a tiny piece to feel its tingle, the sign of good root.
6. Hakeem formulas: Used in very small amounts in men’s tonic formulas.
7. Warm oil: Hakeems cook it into warming massage oils.
8. Joint paste: Used by hakeems in external pastes for stiff joints.
9. Nervine formulas: An ingredient in Unani formulas for the nerves.
10. Cold weather mixes: Added by hakeems to winter formulas.
11. Throat mixes: Used in hakeem gargle blends.
12. Grinding: Grind small amounts fresh in a clean grinder.
13. Dawakhana stock: Keep whole roots for making formulas as needed.
14. Storage: Keep whole roots in a dry, closed jar.
15. Guidance: Ask a hakeem before any use by mouth.

20 benefits and traditional uses of Aqar Qarha

1. Famous Unani root: One of the best known roots in classic Unani books.
2. Tingling nature: Its natural tingling taste is the sign of good quality root.
3. Tooth powder ingredient: A classic part of desi manjan for fresh gums and teeth.
4. Oral freshness: Used in the tradition to give a clean, fresh feeling in the mouth.
5. Men’s tonic formulas: A traditional ingredient in hakeem tonic formulas for men.
6. Warming herb: Unani tradition describes it as warm, often used in cold weather formulas.
7. Throat tradition: Used by hakeems in gargle mixes for the throat.
8. Saliva flow: Its tingle naturally increases saliva, noted in old books for dry mouth.
9. Nervine tradition: Listed in Unani texts among herbs for the nerves.
10. Joint formula ingredient: Used in some traditional oils and pastes for stiff joints.
11. Small amounts needed: Very little is used, so one pack lasts a long time.
12. Pairs in formulas: Often combined with ginger, black pepper and cloves by hakeems.
13. Traditional speech remedy: Old desi practice used it in formulas for a heavy tongue.
14. Chewing stick addition: Added to homemade tooth care mixes with salt and cloves.
15. Hakeem raw material: A standard stock item for dawakhana preparations.
16. Whole root form: Whole roots keep their strength longer than powder.
17. Clean and sorted: Our roots are cleaned of dust and small stones.
18. Easy to grind: Dry roots grind easily into powder at home.
19. Long shelf life: Stays good for a long time when kept dry.
20. Trusted tradition: Used in the subcontinent for centuries in Unani practice.

Buying tip: Genuine Aqar Qarha root gives a sharp tingling and numbing feel on the tongue when chewed lightly. No tingle usually means old or wrong stock.

Why buy from Maqsood Herbal Store

We have been in the herbal trade since 2005. Every item is checked for correct identity, colour, smell and cleanliness, and packed fresh after you order. We deliver all over Pakistan within 3 days for a flat Rs 300. You can pay by Cash on Delivery, JazzCash or Easypaisa. Sealed items can be returned within 7 days.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Always use a dry spoon.

Please see a doctor

Traditional use is not the same as proven medical treatment. Please see a doctor or a qualified hakeem before using any herb for a health problem, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, giving it to a child, taking regular medicine, or have a long term illness. Stop use and see a doctor if you notice any allergy or side effect.

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Disclaimer: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The information on this page describes traditional use only and is not medical advice.