Wild Indigo Root vs Spilanthes African

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

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

baptifoline, cytisine, isoflavonoids, quinolizidine alkaloids

spilanthol, N-isobutylamides, flavonoids, polyacetylenes

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

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

Immune stimulant, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Lymphagogue

Local anesthetic, Immune stimulant, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory

1ml tincture 3x daily; small doses only

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

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

Pregnancy, Autoimmune diseases

Nausea and vomiting at high doses, GI irritation

Excessive salivation, GI upset