Hirts: Seed; Houseplant , Lots of small round lemon yellow blooms with red centers, glossy leaf, very dainty and fun.

Spilanthes is commonly called the toothache plant and with good reason. The leaves and flower heads, particularly the young buds, contain a natural analgesic which numbs the tongue and gums when chewed, thus relieving the pain of toothaches. It also stimulates the salivary glands to produce more saliva, and may function as a simple tonic for healthy gums and oral flora. But that's only the start of the useful properties of spilanthes. The main constituent of spilanthes, spilanthol, is an effective antiparasitic, and has been used as a native remedy against malaria. It has natural antibacterial and antifungal actions as well, making it a good all purpose purifier. It seems to boost production of leukocytes and antiviral interferon, suggesting that the plant may be useful in enhancing immune system function, and it is often used topically to treat bacterial infection of the skin and wounds, and fungal infections like ringworm. ...

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