Spilanthes Herb Profile

Also known as

Spilanthes acmella, Toothache Plant, and Paracress

Introduction

Constituents

spilanthol, stigmasterol, stigmasteryl-3-O-b-D-glucopyranoside, triterpens

Parts Used

Leaves, buds, flowers and stems

Typical Preparations

Buds and leaves may be chewed directly, or made into a water extract. Sometimes found in an alcohol extract.

Summary

Precautions

None known.