Acmella oleracea
Acmella orleracea
Acmella oleracea, or toothache plant, is a popular herb known for its benefits in pain relief and anti-aging.
Overview
Acmella oleracea (L.) R. K. Jansen (A. oleracea), a member of the Asteraceae family, is an annual herb characterized by its yellow-to-red cylindrical discoid capitula. Due to the distinct appearance of its central discoid, which turns red, it is commonly referred to by various names such as eyeball plant, spot flower, and buzz button. More notably, it is widely known as the “toothache plant” owing to its exceptional ethnomedicinal efficacy in relieving dental pain. It is also called “paracress,” a term derived from the Para region of Brazil. (Lee et al., 2024)
Key Benefits
- Anesthetic activity
- Pain relief
- Fine lines and wrinkles removal
- Mucle relax
- Anti-aging
Traditional Use
Acmella oleracea (L.) R. K. Jansen (Asteraceae), commonly known as the “toothache plant” or “jambu,” is a significant medicinal plant that has been traditionally used in Brazil and other tropical and subtropical regions for relieving dental pain, as an anti-inflammatory agent, and as a culinary spice. Due to its versatile utility. (Lee et al., 2024)
Active Compounds
Available Product Forms
Capsules
Available in Liquid Extract only
Powder Extract
Available in Liquid Extract only
Liquid Extract
Acmella oleracea liquid extract with propylene glycol, ideal for mixing into any cosmetics and skincare formulation.
Technical Specifications
| Botanical Name | Pueraria candollei var. mirifica |
|---|---|
| Plant Part Used | Flower |
| Extract Ratio | 1:1 |
| Active Standardization | - |
| Appearance | - |
| Mesh Size | - |
| Shelf Life | 36 months |
| Packaging | Plastic Bottle |
Scientific References
A comprehensive review. Discover Applied Sciences, 6, 412.
Safety assessment of Pueraria Mirifica extract
Toxicology Reports · 2020
Clinical evaluation of miroestrol bioavailability
Phytomedicine · 2021
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