Spilanthes

Spilanthes (Acmella oleracea), often called the toothache plant, is a distinctive herb traditionally used in Western herbalism for its stimulating, warming, and engaging qualities. Known for its characteristic tingling sensation when fresh, spilanthes is valued for encouraging movement and responsiveness, particularly where tissues feel sluggish or unresponsive.

The dried form offers a gentler, more subdued expression of the plant compared to fresh preparations, while still retaining its traditional role as a short-term immune and circulatory stimulant. Herbalists often select dried spilanthes for blends, capsules, or topical preparations where a milder effect is desired.

Dried spilanthes may be prepared as teas, tinctures, or incorporated into compound formulas. Because drying reduces some of the plant’s sensory intensity, it is typically chosen for supportive or complementary use rather than as a primary stimulating herb.

This product is offered for educational and traditional herbal use, with careful attention to botanical identification and proper drying practices.