Spilanthes African vs Wild Indigo Root

African species of the toothache plant used across sub-Saharan Africa for toothache, immune support, and as a general antimicrobial.

North American herb used by Cherokee and Iroquois as an immune stimulant, lymphatic herb, and antiseptic. Used by Eclectic physicians for typhoid and septicemia.

spilanthol, N-isobutylamides, flavonoids, polyacetylenes

baptifoline, cytisine, isoflavonoids, quinolizidine alkaloids

Toothache treatment, Immune stimulant, Antimicrobial infections, Traditional African medicine

Immune stimulant, Antiseptic for infections, Lymphatic infections, Eclectic typhoid herb

Local anesthetic, Immune stimulant, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory

Immune stimulant, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Lymphagogue

1-3ml tincture or 2g herb tea 3x daily

1ml tincture 3x daily; small doses only

Pregnancy, Autoimmune diseases

Pregnancy, Large doses toxic (emetic and cathartic), Lupus

Excessive salivation, GI upset

Nausea and vomiting at high doses, GI irritation