Request for identification
Date/Time-Sep 2011
Location- Place, Altitude, GPS-Pune
Habitat- Garden/ Urban/ Wild/ Type-garden
Plant Habit- Tree/ Shrub/ Climber/ Herb- Plant
Height/Length- 1 foot
Leaves Type/ Shape/ Size- dark green
Flowers Size/ Colour/ Calyx/ Bracts- yellow with brown tops
Fruits Type/ Shape/ Size Seeds- not seen
A decoction or infusion of the leaves and flowers is a traditional remedy for stammering, toothache, stomatitis,[1] and throat complaints.[citation needed]
Acmella oleracea extract has been tested against various yeasts and bacteria and was essentially inactive.[3]
Acmella oleracea has been shown to have a strong diuretic action in rats.[4]
Spilanthes extract has been discovered to aid in saliva stimulation for people suffering from dry mouth (xerostomia). Its properties provide relief to dry mouth by enhancing saliva production.[citation needed]
Acmella oleracea extract is reported to reduce muscle tension when applied topically, and as such it aids to decrease facial lines and wrinkles that are partially caused by tense or contracted facial muscles. Application of Acmella extract is reported to result in more relaxed facial muscle, and in turn in a decrease of visible wrinkles, ageing lines, "crows feet", and it has been used under the name of Gatuline [5] as an non-injectable equivalent of Botox, thus without the toxic effects or the need to inject it under the skin; a cheap and easy to apply herbal Botox replacement.
For culinary purposes, small amounts of shredded fresh leaves add a unique flavour to salads