Herbarium of the Bizarre

Toothache Plant

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It’s electric! An Electric Daisy, that is, also known as Toothache Plant, Buzz Buttons, Jambu, and a bunch of other things.


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Information provided by:

  • The effect of toothpicks containing flavoring and flavoring plus jambu extract (spilanthol) to promote salivation in patients diagnosed with opioid-induced dry mouth (xerostomia) by Bennet Davis, et al. (2017) https://doi.org/10.5055/jom.2017.0402
  • Phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology of Spilanthes acmella: A review by Suchita Dubey, et al. (2013) https://doi.org/10.1155%2F2013%2F423750
  • Rhamnogalacturonan from Acmella oleracea (L.) R.K. Jansen: Gastroprotective and ulcer healing properties in rats by Daniele Maria-Ferreira, et al. (2014) https://doi.org/10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0084762
  • https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/herbs/spilanthes-acmella-jambu
  • https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/acmella-oleracea/
  • https://www.healthline.com/health/toothache-plant#summary
  • https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acmella_oleracea
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    Herbarium of the BizarreBy Meredith Hemphill