Spilanthes acmella
Toothache Plant

The bronze-green leaves and the more potent
yellow  cone shaped flowers have a taste and properties similar to coneflower (Echinacea purpurea).

It stimulates the flow of salvia which cleanses the mouth, tones the gums, and enhances
immune function. Spilanthes also improves digestion, eases flatulence, improves the appetite, and helps to
overcome nausea and vomiting by its stimulating effect on the salivary glands.
 

25 fresh seeds $3.50

It is called the toothache plant because when you chew on the leaves or flowers it produces a numbing effect to the tongue and gums.

Spilanthes can be used in this manner to help ease the pain of a toothache, (once you get used to the weird feeling).

Parts Used: Leaves in spring and summer.