Thank you for your interest in herb plants from MeadowSweet Herbs & Flowers. I've closed plant order processing for 2024/5 season. Online orders for plants will open again mid August for pre-orders with plants being shipped from mid September onwards.
Seeds will become available from May.
If you are interested in my Mini Grow & Use Guides, please email me for processing at minette@tonoli.co.nz during the shop's vacation dates.
The physical nursery and gates sales table plant stand is also closed over winter and will be up and running in spring 2025 for the 2025/26 growing season.
Always happy to answer emails, and remember to follow my socials for herb inspiration throughout the year. @meadowsweetherbsnz on both Insta and Facebook.
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Toothache Plant ‘Bull’s Eye’
$7.50
Spilanthes acmella, also known as the toothache plant, eyeball plant, Acmella oleracea, paracress, jambu, electric daisy, Szechuan buttons is a tropical herbaceous plant with analgesic properties, traditionally used to alleviate toothaches and oral discomfort. Its vibrant yellow and red inflorescences contain spilanthol compounds, inducing a tingling sensation and enhancing flavor when used in culinary dishes and cocktails.
Spilanthes acmella, also known as the toothache plant or electric daisy, is a unique herbaceous plant renowned for its vibrant yellow and red inflorescences. With a spreading growth habit, it thrives in warm, tropical climates and well-drained soil. Traditionally used in Ayurvedic and Brazilian medicine, this plant is known for its numbing and analgesic properties, making it popular for alleviating toothaches and oral discomfort. Beyond medicinal use, Spilanthes acmella is also employed in culinary practices, adding a tingling, electrifying sensation to dishes due to its natural spilanthol compounds. The flower heads contain a high concentration of this compound, which activates taste buds, enhancing the overall flavor experience. Additionally, the plant’s leaves and flowers are valued for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Often included in salads and cocktails for its unique taste and potential health benefits, Spilanthes acmella serves as a versatile botanical gem appreciated for both its ornamental beauty and therapeutic qualities.
