Spilanthes strengthen the oral mucosa and the sensitive skin of the feet (after swimming). Especially the soft tissue of the skin is often extra sensitive. They can use extra protection. Spilanthes strengthens these soft tissue, such as the mucous membranes in the mouth and the sensitive areas on the feet and between the toes that are extra vulnerable after swimming. Spilanthes is often used for fungal infections.
Operation of spilanthes
The entire plant is used, including the root, but especially the flowers of spilanthes (ABC herb) contain the most active substances: osobutylmine spilanthol and alkylamides. The plant is mainly used as a tincture.Spilanthes increases the blood flow of the oral mucosa and the gums so that it has a strengthening effect on the gums and mucous membrane and therefore previously used for toothache. Spilanthes also has applications in urinary tract infections, prevention of malaria, fungal infections and Lyme disease caused by a tick bite.
Both the leaves and flowers of spilanthes are usually used raw as garnish on appetizers, cocktails and salads. The flowers and leaves first taste like a young green salad, followed by a spicy, sharp, aromatic, pungent, peppery taste and then the tongue and lips tingle for a moment, like when drinking a glass of champagne.
What are the health benefits of spilanthes
Spilanthes has an anti-infective effect, increases blood flow, is locally anaesthetic and analgesic: keeps the oral mucosa healthy, helps with mouth vesicles.Spilanthes has an anti-infective, local anaesthetic and analgesic effect. Good tool for foot fungi and skin fungi.
What can spilanthes be used for
- Aften
- Fijt
- Skin infections
Dosage of spilanthes
- Tincture: 2 x per day 20 drops
Side effects and warnings spilanthes
- In case of pregnancy, only on prescription.
- In case of autoimmune diseases, only under supervision of an expert.
