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''Section'' Eclectic herbal information
''Section'' Eclectic herbal information
* [http://www.ibiblio.org/herbmed/eclectic/kings/anacyclus-pyre.html King's American Dispensatory @ Henriette's Herbal]
* [http://www.henriettesherbal.com/eclectic/kings/anacyclus-pyre.html King's American Dispensatory @ Henriette's Herbal]
* [http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/p/pellit19.html Mrs. Grieve's "A Modern Herbal" @ Botanical.com]
* [http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/p/pellit19.html Mrs. Grieve's "A Modern Herbal" @ Botanical.com]



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Pellitory
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A. pyrethrum
Binomial name
Anacyclus pyrethrum

The herb Pellitory (Anacyclus pyrethrum) is a perennial plant much alike chamomile in habitat and appearance, and also called Spanish Chamomile and the Mount Atlas daisy.

Medicinally, Pellitory root has a pungent efficacy in relieving toothache and in promoting a free flow of saliva. It induces heat, tingling and redness when applied to the skin.

It is found in North Africa, in the Mediterranean, Himalayas, North India and Arabian countries.

Section Eclectic herbal information