Toothache Plant
Acmella oleracea
$5.99
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Product Details
Toothache Plant (Acmella oleracea)
🪴 Pot Size: 4-Inch
Plant Description:
🌱 Introducing the unique Toothache Plant, cultivated in a 4-inch pot. Scientifically known as Acmella oleracea, this herbaceous perennial boasts vibrant green foliage and distinctive yellow or red button-like flowers, making it a fascinating addition to herb gardens and ornamental landscapes.
Key Information:
🌞 Light: Flourishes in full sun to partial shade, adaptable to various light conditions.
💧 Watering: Requires well-draining soil and moderate moisture levels, avoiding waterlogged conditions.
📏 Mature Size: Typically grows 6-12 inches tall and spreads up to 12-18 inches wide, forming a low-growing, mounding habit.
🌼 Flower Power: Produces small, button-like flowers with a unique appearance, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
🌍 Growing Zones: Suitable for zones 9-11; Thrives in warm, temperate climates.
Flavor Profile:
The Toothache Plant is prized for its numbing properties, with a distinctive flavor characterized by a tingling sensation that temporarily alleviates toothache and other oral discomforts.
Culinary Uses & Applications:
🍽️ Adds a tingling sensation to salads, salsas, and stir-fries
🥗 Enhances cocktails, teas, and infused oils with its unique flavor
🍲 Used sparingly as a seasoning in culinary creations for a surprising twist
Medicinal Uses & Applications:
Traditionally used in herbal medicine for its analgesic and antimicrobial properties, the Toothache Plant can be chewed or applied topically to alleviate toothaches, gum pain, and mouth ulcers.
🌱 Growth Habits:
The Toothache Plant forms dense mounds of foliage, with upright stems adorned with colorful flowers. Regular pruning can help maintain its compact form and promote continuous blooming.
🌿 Care:
Plant in well-draining soil and provide adequate sunlight for optimal growth and flowering. Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings to prevent root rot. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming and prevent self-seeding.
🌍 Origin Stories and Historical Uses:
Native to tropical regions of South America, the Toothache Plant has a long history of use in traditional medicine among indigenous communities, prized for its numbing properties and medicinal benefits.
⛔ Root Damage Potential:
Minimal root damage potential, making it suitable for container planting or in-ground landscapes.
⚠️ Safety Concerns:
While the Toothache Plant is generally safe for culinary and medicinal use, individuals with allergies to plants in the Asteraceae family (such as chamomile and ragweed) may experience allergic reactions. As with any herbal remedy, use sparingly and discontinue use if adverse reactions occur. Enjoy the unique numbing sensation of the Toothache Plant responsibly in your culinary and medicinal pursuits!
