(Australian cress, Spilanthes) Leaves have a mild anesthetizing effect and are useful for toothaches. Also used as an antibiotic against candida. The fresh leaves are edible and are eaten like cress.
A topical anesthetic and anti-bacterial, this plant enhances the immune system's resistance to infections and stimulates wound healing. It's great for herpes and sore throats and has really cute flowers that look like very compact pompoms. You don't have to wait for this plant to reach a particular stage of development before it can be harvested. You can pick leaves at any time, although the flowers are the strongest part of the plant. It is non-toxic.
