Evidence supporting the use of: Toothache Plant
For the body system: Teeth

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Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3

The Toothache Plant (Acmella oleracea), also known as Spilanthes or "electric daisy," has a long history of traditional use for oral health, particularly in alleviating toothache and supporting the health of the mouth and gums. Indigenous peoples in South America and various cultures in Asia and Africa have chewed its fresh flowers or leaves to produce a numbing effect on the mouth, which helps reduce the sensation of pain from toothaches or sore gums. This numbing is largely due to the presence of spilanthol, a bioactive compound in the plant. While there are a handful of laboratory studies that show spilanthol possesses mild analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, robust clinical trials in humans are lacking. The traditional use is well documented in ethnobotanical literature, and the plant is still employed in some regions as a folk remedy for oral discomfort. However, current scientific validation for its efficacy and safety in dental health settings is limited, so its rating is based mainly on its widespread traditional application rather than rigorous scientific evidence.

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Other body systems supported by Toothache Plant

Digestive System
Gastrointestinal Tract
Gums
Mucus Membranes
Nerves
Skin
Teeth

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