Akarkara

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    Akarkara (Anacyclus pyrethrum) is an herb used in traditional medicine that is also sold as a supplement. There is currently a lack of clinical evidence to support its numerous claimed benefits.

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    Dosage Information

    Studies in rats use a range of 50-150 mg/kg bodyweight Anacyclus pyrethrum roots (DC) daily, with all tested extracts (ethanolic, petroleum ether, water) appearing to be effective. This results in an estimated human dosage range of:

    • 550-1,600 mg daily for a 150 lb person
    • 700-2,200 mg daily for a 200 lb person
    • 900-2,700 mg daily for a 250 lb person

    These are just estimates as to the effective range of the root extract in humans, since there is currently no human evidence to base recommendations on.

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