Paracress

(toothache plant)

used for their numbing and pain-relieving properties.

noted to relieve stomatitis, have taste-activating properties, and to induce a salivary response.

chew on flowers for toothache.

wouldn’t recommend swallowing.

South American herb prized for its unique tingling, numbing sensation, caused by the compound spilanthol, which is used in traditional medicine for toothaches and in modern cosmetics for anti-aging effects.