Why Does Your Health Start from Your Mouth?

Your gut health starts from your mouth and your mouth is the entrance of your gut. Your mouth contains over 700 different microbes. Some of these microbes make their way to your stomach and gut every time you swallow. This is why your health starts from your mouth. According to studies, the pathogens in your artery walls are identical to those in your mouth, therefore, your heart health is closely linked to your oral health. I discussed the importance of oral care in the past. Today, I am going to discuss a toothache plant.

Spilanthes is a member of the Asteraceae plant family, which also includes asters, daisies, and sunflowers. It has flowers similar to that of Echinacea. Now it grows in various tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world, including America, Africa, India, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. Spilanthes is a genus comprised of around 60 species of plant. Both Spilanthesacmella and Spilanthesoleracea were referred to as the ‘toothache plant’.

The major bioactive compounds in Spilanthes are spilanthol and alkylamides.There are other bioactive compounds, such as N-isobutylamides, phenolic compounds, coumarins, and triterpenoids. The active ingredient in spilanthes is found in its leaves and blooms, spilanthol is one of the most potent natural analgesics and numbing agents. If you chew the blooms or leaves, you will experience not only numbness but also increased saliva production, you should experiment with only a small amount to experience how you react. The saliva production can help enhance your digestion and cleanse the mouth. Traditionally, spilanthes has been used for the treatment of toothache, digestive discomfort, and gum care. Spilanthes also fight against pathogens that contribute to coughs and sore throats. Topical application tincture of Spilanthes can quickly relieve the pain of inflamed gums. Its pain-numbing (analgesic) properties can be used on other areas of the body as well.

Spilanthes extract is perhaps the quickest and most effective remedy to relieve tooth pain. To learn more, please check my recent blog.

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