Spilanthes (Acmella Oleracea)

[ladycolorado]

Spilanthes (Acmella Oleracea) seems to be an interesting plant. Spilanthes has potential for those who have supressed immune systems and the oil in the flower buds spilathol is effective at extremely low concentrations against blood parasites and candida albicans.

This plant article tells about its health benefits:
Spilanthes .




(LC)

[Jo]

Great to see you LC. Thanks for post, will check it out.

Jo xxx

[ladycolorado]

Thanks Jo. Good to hear from you and hope you are well. Yeah I am doing well have a decent doc all went well and they are nice. Which is a relief I had one which was not so nice that I dropped.

I did find out I had a sulpha drug allergy around two months ago and those are not pleasant (allergic reactions). Especially one to sulpha drugs it was pretty bad. I was really lucky.


However this plant a packet of seeds is a mere three dollars and it is rather a pretty plant really. The blooms are bigger but look like chamomile flowers. I would like to grow a plant if I am able to.

They have the extract of this plant one can get but it seems like the blooms have the most beneficial oil content in them. I read on this plant the leaves can help with skin problems.

I hope it is something that will be good for someone. I have not seen it mentioned much in the Morgellons Disease or Lyme community much. However I thought it worth sharing.


(LC)

[ibzahp]

I hope you are able to grow this beautiful plants w/lovely flowers and healing properties

[ladycolorado]

Thanks ibzahp. That is nice of you to say and YES I plan on ordering a plant because it would be much cheaper than many things I could do.

The extract can be found online as well as seeds and plants. In the Uk there is an antifungal product (I think topical called bio force for candida) or something like that. I myself think I shall just eat the buds fresh off of a plant.

Here is an image of the spilanthes achmella plant:
http://www.companionplants.com/catal...ants%20035.jpg.

This is a catalog which has spilanthes achmella seeds and the plants:
Ohio OH Medicinal Plant Medicinal Herbs Ohio Medicinal Herb Plants Herb Seeds Goldenseal Herb .

This is a site that has the UK product (with spilanthes achmella) bioforce:
Bioforce Spilanthes* (A Vogel) (fungal skin infections,oral thrush) .

Many sites sell extract or tintures so they should be pretty easy to find.

It is really surprising this plant has not been discussed more in the Lyme community.

(LC)

[Gator]

Hi again LC,

Thanks so much for all the research and information. It sounds very interesting. I will check it out.

Would love to hear from you. Hope you are doing well.

Gator

[Baraka Obam]

I looked on the site and did not see three dolla it was in Euro cash and alot of it. Maybe it can be bought cheaper elsewhere or am i missing somthing.

[tcmgpt13]

Some more discussion of spilanthes. Note this source mentions it may be helpful for lyme symptoms and is an effective antiparasitic (malaria for one):

Spilanthes Herb Profile

Spilanthes Herb Profile
Also known as

Spilanthes acmella, Toothache Plant, and Paracress
Introduction

Spilanthes is commonly called the toothache plant * and with good reason. The leaves and flower heads, particularly the young buds, contain a natural analgesic which numbs the tongue and gums when chewed, thus relieving the pain of toothaches. It also stimulates the salivary glands to produce more saliva, and may function as a simple tonic for healthy gums and oral flora. But that's only the start of the useful properties of spilanthes. The main constituent of spilanthes, spilanthol, is an effective antiparasitic, and has been used as a native remedy against malaria. It has natural antibacterial and antifungal actions as well, making it a good all purpose purifier. It seems to boost production of leukocytes and antiviral interferon, suggesting that the plant may be useful in enhancing immune system function, and it is often used topically to treat bacterial infection of the skin and wounds, and fungal infections like ringworm.
Constituents

spilanthol, stigmasterol, stigmasteryl-3-O-b-D-glucopyranoside, triterpens
Parts Used

Leaves, buds, flowers and stems
Typical Preparations

Buds and leaves may be chewed directly, or made into a water extract. Sometimes found in an alcohol extract.
Summary

Spilanthes is surprisingly unknown for a plant that has such a specific effect. The analgesic and antibiotic properties of spilanthes are well-known to scientists, and its efficacy against malaria strongly suggests that it may have a similar effect against other blood parasites such as Lyme disease. A mouth rinse of spilanthes extract can be used daily to promote gum health, and chewing as little as a single bud of the plant can numb the mouth and reduce the pain of toothache for up to 20 minutes depending on the sensitivity of the person. The most promising research into the use of spilanthes, though, is in its antibacterial properties. So far, in vitro testing has shown that the plant's extract has strong effect against E.coli, pseudomonas, salmonella, klebsiella pneumonae and staphylococcus albus, as well as inhibiting the growth of candida albicans.
Precautions

None known.

Bulk supplier dried spilanthes:

Dandelion Botanical Company Bulk Herbs ( price is per ounce)

Spilanthes Spilanthes sp. cut/sift C.O. $2.50

Extract (spilanthes only):

Herb Pharm Spilanthes Extract - 1 oz. - LuckyVitamin.com

Anti-Fungal Formulas containing spilanthes:

Freeze Dried Capsules from Mountain Rose Herbs

Pau d' Arco-Goldenseal (Yeast Balance) Capsules

Anti-fungal and helpful for yeast infections.
Contains: Wildcrafted Pau D'Arco inner bark (Tabebuia spp.), organic Spilanthes (Spilanthes acmella), organic Goldenseal root (Hydrastis Canadensis), Black Walnut outer hull (Juglans nigra). Not for use while pregnant or nursing.

Eclectic Institute, Yeast Balance ( Pau D' Arco - Goldenseal ), 350 mg, 45 Veggie Caps - iHerb.com

Contains (capsules):
Concentrate of wildcrafted Pau d' Arco (Tabebuia spp.) inner bark, equivalent to 1000 mg of dry inner bark.
Concentrate of organically grown Spilanthes (Spilanthes acmella) whole plant, equivalent to 500 mg dry whole plant.
Organically grown Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) root, equivalent to 980 mg of fresh root.
Concentrate of Black Walnut (juglans nigra) outer hull, equivalent to 400 mg of dry outer hull.

Herb Pharm, Spilanthes Usnea Compound, 1 fl oz (29.6 ml) - iHerb.com

Spilanthes · Usnea Compound contains extracts of:

Usnea lichen (Usnea spp.) 2,4
Oregano leaf & flower (Origanum vulgare) 1,4
Spilanthes flowering herb (Spilanthes acm.) 1,3
Pau d'Arco inner bark (Tabebuia imp.) 2,4

[Gator]

Thank you, lady colorado for giving us the information on Spilanthes. You are a great researcher and find so many things for us to consider. Thank you! It sounds just wonderful. I want to try some ASAP.

I wish you success in growing these plants. Then, you could make a tincture from it.

Happy to hear you have found an ok doc in your town or close by.

Missing You,
Gator

[Gator]

Thank you tcmgpt13 for all the research you provide for all of us.

Thanks for the info about splilanthes and places to purchase it.

Both you and LC have done a superb research job about this little known herb. Thank you!!

Although I don't post because I don't know how, I read and read and read and reply sometimes.

I have learned so much from your posts and from LC's posts about this herb. I think I too will try to grow it as is LC.

Keep Smiling
Gator

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