Medicinal plant
Spilanthes
Acmella oleracea
A tingling, saliva-stimulating plant for toothache. Also called Toothache Plant, Electric Daisy.
A sialagogue that strongly stimulates saliva, and an oral anodyne that creates a distinctive tingling, numbing sensation traditionally used for temporary tooth and gum discomfort. Also traditionally used as an antimicrobial/immunostimulant — not a substitute for dental treatment or antibiotics when they’re needed.
Properties
Stimulant — Increases activity, energy, warmth, or movement
Antimicrobial — Helps inhibit microbes
Sialagogue — Encourages saliva production
Energetics
Warming Drying Stimulating
People sensitive to the Asteraceae/daisy family may react to spilanthes.
Growing and using it
Life cycle
Tender annual.
What to buy
Toothache plant / spilanthes (Acmella oleracea) seed.
Best way to start
Seed.
Seed starting
Start indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost; transplant after frost into warm soil.