Toothache Plant

[applestar]

Here is a new to me herb that I'm growing this year.


Toothache plant is said to numb the pain receptors -- good for toothache, also good for if you (accidentally) eat something that is too hot/spicy for your mouth.

I have to go review the email from the person who gave me the seeds. I forgot if he said to use the buds or the leaves. I think he said to dry the seed heads whole and crumble to sow.

[cynthia_h]

What's its scientific name?

Cynthia H.
Sunset Zone 17, USDA Zone 9

[applestar]

Cynthia, I don't know, actually.

[imafan26]

Here's a link describing the toothache plant Spilanthes acmella. The leaves are used.

https://herbsarespecial.com.au/free-herb ... plant.html

[applestar]

Thanks! That was really informative.

Spilanthes acmella syn. S. oleracea F. Asteracea

-- Now I vaguely recognize Spilanthes oleracea as what he told me they were, and the photo accompanying the article is a match.