Spilanthes Flashcards
Spilanthes scientific name
Acmella oleracea
What happens when you chew on it?
One of the strongest saliva promoters, numbs the mouth, toothache relief.
one or two plants will yield over a ______ a tincture
Quart
How do you grow from seed?
Direct sow once the danger of frost has passed. Plant tiny seeds shallowly and don’t allow soil to dry out.
How long does it take to germinate?
5-10 days at 75-85 degrees
Grows well in containers with what other herb friends?
Lemon Grass and Artichoke
One of the first plants to ____ when needing water
Wilt
Heavily mulch, or lightly mulch this plant? Why?
Heavily, to keep moisture in, and to avoid self sowing.
Good as a ground cover under taller herbs and vegetables such as:
Tomatoes, peppers, hibiscus, calendula
Problem insects and diseases? How to fix?
Slugs - try a hanging basket or heavy mulch.
How much sun preferred?
Full sun to partial shade
The cause of numbness in Spilanthes is called:
Alkamides
How to harvest?
Cut plants back 6 inches, will regrow nicely to give you another harvest.
Parts used:
Leaves, stem, flowers
Medicinal preparations:
Tincture, tea, poultice, compress, tooth powder, nibble.
Tincture ratio, fresh above ground parts:
(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.
Infusion ratio:
2 teaspoons of the recently dried, cut, and sifted herb in 1 cup of boiling water three times a day.
Medicinal uses:
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.
What infections is Spilanthes used for short term?
sinus infections, cold sores, viral meningitis, ear infections, UTI’s, MRSA, Staph.
