Health Benefits of Spilanthes Acmella

Health Benefits of Spilanthes Acmella

Spilanthes acmella (acmella oleracea), also know as the toothache plant or electric daisy, is a flowering herb native to Brazil but can be found in tropical and subtropical regions including northern Australia, Africa, Sri Lanka and central and southern India. Spilanthes acmella has been used traditionally to treat toothaches.

Spilanthes acmella is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free radicals in the body and may help prevent the risk of chronic diseases.

Spilanthes acmella has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, and anti-malarial properties. Spilanthes acmella also has anti-pyretic properties which means it helps prevent or reduce fevers.

Spilanthes acmella may also protect against bacterial and dental infections such as gum infections.

Spilanthes acmella may also help treat sore throat or a sore mouth and stomatitis.

Spilanthes acmella may also help promote wound healing.    

Spilanthes acmella may also help treat rheumatism, digestive issues such as gastric ulcers, fever, flu and cough. Spilanthes acmella may also be used as a diuretic by helping the body remove excess fluid by making you urinate more.

Spilanthes acmella may also help treat rabies disease, snake bites, tuberculosis, and obesity.

Spilanthes acmella may help prevent wrinkles due to its fast acting muscle relaxant properties.

Spilanthes acmella may interact with certain medications. If you have an daisy allergy, then please do not consume.

As always consult with your physician.

Sources:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4827075/

https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/herbs/spilanthes-acmella-jambu

https://www.healthline.com/health/toothache-plant

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8036807/

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2013/423750

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/spilanthes