Spilanthes

Question 1

Spilanthes scientific name

Answer 1

Acmella oleracea

Question 2

What happens when you chew on it?

Answer 2

One of the strongest saliva promoters, numbs the mouth, toothache relief.

Question 3

one or two plants will yield over a ______ a tincture

Answer 3

Quart

Question 4

How do you grow from seed?

Answer 4

Direct sow once the danger of frost has passed. Plant tiny seeds shallowly and don’t allow soil to dry out.

Question 5

How long does it take to germinate?

Answer 5

5-10 days at 75-85 degrees

Question 6

Grows well in containers with what other herb friends?

Answer 6

Lemon Grass and Artichoke

Question 7

One of the first plants to ____ when needing water

Answer 7

Wilt

Question 8

Heavily mulch, or lightly mulch this plant? Why?

Answer 8

Heavily, to keep moisture in, and to avoid self sowing.

Question 9

Good as a ground cover under taller herbs and vegetables such as:

Answer 9

Tomatoes, peppers, hibiscus, calendula

Question 10

Problem insects and diseases? How to fix?

Answer 10

Slugs - try a hanging basket or heavy mulch.

Question 11

How much sun preferred?

Answer 11

Full sun to partial shade

Question 12

The cause of numbness in Spilanthes is called:

Answer 12

Alkamides

Question 13

How to harvest?

Answer 13

Cut plants back 6 inches, will regrow nicely to give you another harvest.

Question 14

Parts used:

Answer 14

Leaves, stem, flowers

Question 15

Medicinal preparations:

Answer 15

Tincture, tea, poultice, compress, tooth powder, nibble.

Question 16

Tincture ratio, fresh above ground parts:

Answer 16

(1:2 95%), 3/5 - 1 teaspoon, 3 times a day.

For virulent infections, take up to 6 times day for a max of 2-3 days.

Question 17

Infusion ratio:

Answer 17

2 teaspoons of the recently dried, cut, and sifted herb in 1 cup of boiling water three times a day.

Question 18

Medicinal uses:

Answer 18

Strengthening teeth, stopping toothache when chewed, preventing dental issues, digestive remedy to treat intestinal infections and parasites, arthritis and inflammatory issues. Topically used to treat infections and heal burns.

Question 19

What infections is Spilanthes used for short term?

Answer 19

sinus infections, cold sores, viral meningitis, ear infections, UTI’s, MRSA, Staph.