{"product_id":"akarkara-seeds","title":"Toothache, Akarkara - seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eToothache, Akarkara - seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorth Africa and the Mediterranean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight, sandy, free-draining soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal; a little compost at planting is enough\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Primarily a \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;medicinal herb\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;. The dried roots are used in Ayurvedic and Unani preparations as a nerve and salivary tonic, and traditionally chewed or powdered for toothache, gum care and oral health.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sow seeds shallow, about 0.5 cm deep, in seed trays or directly in light soil. Keep warm and lightly moist; germination takes \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;14-21 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; and can be uneven. Transplant seedlings 20-25 cm apart once sturdy. Give it full sun and sharp drainage; roots are usually mature for harvest after about \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;5-6 months\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;, lifted when the plant begins to dry back.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Akarkara used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts pungent roots are used in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine as a nerve and salivary tonic and as a traditional remedy for toothache and gum problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen and how should I sow Akarkara seeds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow in the cool season, roughly October to February in the plains, in light free-draining soil and full sun; expect germination in about 2-3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51051895455990,"sku":"SED-HRB-TOOTHACHE-001","price":198.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-toothache-akarkara-seeds-658933.jpg?v=1782714044","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/akarkara-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}