SPILANTHUS ACMELLA

Plant Name: SPILANTHUS ACMELLA

English Name: Toothache Plant

Local Name: Spilanthes acmella, Spilanthes oleracea

Family: Asteraceae ,Compositae



Uses:
A decoction or infusion of the leaves and flowers is recommended for stammering, toothache, stomatitis and throat complaints. The flower heads are chewed to relieve the toothache and other mouth related troubles. Leaves are used externally in treatment of skin diseases. Root decoction is used as purgative. Leaf decoction is used as diuretic and lithotriptic. Whole plant is used in treatment of dysentery.