Anacyclus Pyrethrum…local name Akarkara..in continuation for our series on brain helpful plants, Akarkara is a brain booster as well as very useful to manage various types of pain including Arthritis, digestive and respiratory complications, oral complications of teeth, gum and throat, reproductive complications, etc. This tiny shrub is mainly found in cooler northern regions of India and tropical cooler regions abroad. The roots and leaves are used extensively in medicine.