This powerful plant just amazes me 💚
· Pure Electric Botanicals. Experience the Spilanthes Tingle.
· Sustainably grown, potent Spilanthes acmella blooms and extracts—crafted to awaken your palate and revitalize your daily wellness routine.
Spilanthes ‘Acmella oleracea’ also known as Buzz Buttons, Paracress, Toothache Plant and Electric Daisey, is vibrant, spirited, and unlike any herb I’ve ever experienced. This lively flower has been used for centuries across cultures and is still loved today for its remarkable qualities.
· 100% Organically Grown: Cultivated with care for maximum purity and potency.
· Signature Tingling Sensation: Rich in natural spilanthol for an undeniable herbal charge.
· Small-Batch Crafted Skin Care: Extracted and prepared in limited quantities to ensure fresh quality.
What Does Spilanthes Feel Like?
Often called the "toothache plant" or "buzz buttons,"
Spilanthes delivers an unforgettable electric, tingling sensation on the tongue. Packed with naturally occurring alkylamides (spilanthol), it stimulates saliva production, refreshes your mouth, and provides a soothing, invigorating burst unlike any other herb on Earth.
Buzz Botanica
Discover the power of Spilanthes in two unique ways:
Dried Flowers – These little buzz buttons create a fun tingling, mouth-watering sensation. Perfect for curious tasters or adding a playful kick to teas and drinks.
Face Serum – A lightweight botanical serum that helps skin look smoother, firmer and more refined. for that fresh, soft finish.
Two beautiful ways to enjoy this special plant.
o Oral Health & Refreshment: Naturally cleanses, stimulates, and revitalizes your gums and mouth.
o Tinctures & Mixology: Adds a unique sensory kick to modern herbal tonics, teas, and craft cocktails.
o Skincare & Topical Relief: Loved in natural beauty formulations for its skin-firming and soothing properties.
Grown with Love in the Yarra Valley Australia
These Buzz Buttons plants were grown by me, right here in the beautiful Yarra Valley, Victoria — using fully organic and regenerative methods. From seed to harvest, I tend these plants with care and reverence. They grow in living soil, surrounded by companion plants, under the changing rhythms of the Australian seasons.
No synthetic chemicals, no pesticides — only natural inputs, compost teas, and a lot of attention and as i only grow in small batches. The Yarra Valley’s rich volcanic soils, clean air, and temperate climate create the perfect home for vibrant, potent Spilanthes.
Every batch is harvested by hand at peak potency and dried with intention and then cured for optimum potency. When you receive these flowers or use the serum, you’re getting a plant raised with love, respect, and conscious stewardship of the land.
The Magic of Spilanthol
At the heart of Spilanthes is spilanthol, its signature active compound. At first bite of the flower, spilanthol creates a playful tingling, buzzing sensation, followed by increased saliva flow and a gentle numbing effect. This natural compound is valued for its:
Mild anesthetic properties
Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial qualities
Antioxidant support
It’s what gives Spilanthes its distinctive character and makes it so versatile.
Wellbeing Benefits
Modern research continues to support many of Spilanthes’ traditional uses:
Oral Health — Helps soothe toothaches, support gum health, and freshen the mouth through increased saliva production.
Immune Support — Its bioactive compounds may help strengthen the body’s natural defences.
Digestive Comfort — Traditionally used to promote healthy digestion.
Skincare — Acts as a gentle facial muscle relaxant, helping to soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Whether enjoyed as a tea, used in skincare, or explored culinarily, Spilanthes offers a beautiful experience.
Spilanthes Skincare Benefits
Nature’s Gentle “Skin Care” Spilanthes (Acmella oleracea) is gaining recognition in natural skincare as a powerful plant ally for visible anti-aging results. Its star compound, spilanthol, delivers a unique tingling sensation when tasted — and when applied topically, it offers remarkable benefits for the skin.
Key Skincare Benefits:
Facial Muscle Relaxant
Spilanthol gently relaxes subcutaneous facial muscles by modulating nerve impulses. This helps soften dynamic expression lines — such as forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet, and frown lines.Improves Skin Firmness & Elasticity
It supports collagen production by stimulating fibroblast activity, helping the skin feel firmer and more resilient over time.Antioxidant & Anti-Inflammatory Protection
Rich in antioxidants, Spilanthes helps protect the skin from environmental stressors and free radical damage while calming inflammation — making it excellent for sensitive or reactive skin.Visual Effect
Upon application, many people notice that it enhances radiance and gives an instant “awakened” glow. It amazes me how the skin absorbs this serum so quickly, leaving even mature skin silky and smooth within minutes of the application.
Our Spilanthes Face Serum harnesses these properties in a lightweight, natural formula — perfect for daily use as part of a conscious anti-aging ritual.
All Natural Ingredients
Acmella oleracea extract - Naturally grown, Aloe Vera - certified organic, Jojoba Oil - certified organic,
Prickly Pear seed Oil, Hyaluronic acid 1%, Frankincense essential oil - certified organic,
Vitamin E - certified organic, Vegetable Glycerine - certified organic
These products have not been evaluated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information provided is for educational purposes only.
Creative Ways to Use Dried Spilanthes Flowers
Dried Spilanthes flowers are incredibly versatile.
Their signature tingling “buzz” (thanks to spilanthol) turns everyday creations into playful, sensory experiences.
Here are some popular ways to enjoy them:
Culinary Ideas
Seasoning & Garnish — Crumble or finely chop the flowers and sprinkle over salads, ceviche, raw fish, or grilled vegetables for a surprising lemony-peppery buzz and numbing tingle.
Flavour Boost — Add to stir-fries, sauces, or pickles for an electric twist. They pair beautifully with garlic, chilli, ginger, and citrus.
Herbal Salt — Blend dried flowers with sea salt for a unique finishing salt.
Cocktails & Drinks
Buzz Garnish — Float a whole dried flower or a few petals in champagne, gin & tonics, margaritas, or citrus cocktails. Chew the flower before you sip on the cocktail.The tingle intensifies the flavours and creates a fun, vibrational sensation.
Infused Spirits — Make a Spilanthes tincture or infused vodka/gin by steeping 1 part dried flowers to 2–3 parts spirit for 1–4 weeks. Use in cocktails for a built-in buzz.
Simple Syrup — Infuse the flowers into sugar syrup for spicy-sweet cocktails and mocktails.
Simple Recipes to Try
1. Spilanthes Tincture (for drinks or oral care)
Fill a small jar halfway with dried flowers.
Cover with vodka or high-proof spirit.
Let steep in a dark place for 4–6 weeks, shaking occasionally.
Strain and use 5–10 drops in water, tea, or cocktails.
2. Electric Lemon-Ginger Tea
Steep 1–2 dried flowers with fresh ginger and lemon in hot water for 5–10 minutes. Add honey to taste. Great for throat soothing and playful mornings.
3. Face Oil (bonus skincare use)
Infuse dried flowers in jojoba or rosehip oil (gentle heat or cold infusion) and blend into your skincare routine.
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A lightweight botanical serum made with Spilanthes grown on my land. Helps skin look smoother, firmer and more refined. Comes with a free 1g of dried flowers so you can experience the plant itself.
Precautions & Important Information
When used in normal amounts, Spilanthes (Buzz Buttons) is generally considered safe.Please take care in the following situations:
If you have an allergy to the daisy family (Asteraceae) — this includes plants such as ragweed, chamomile, and daisies.
If you are taking diuretic (water tablet) medications — Spilanthes has natural diuretic properties.
If you have prostate conditions or are taking related medication — high doses may influence male hormone levels.
If you are pregnant — high intake is not recommended due to limited safety data.
We recommend speaking with a qualified healthcare professional before use if you have any medical conditions or take medication.
These products have not been evaluated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Information is for educational purposes only.
If you’re drawn to a deeper exploration of plant medicines and personal reconnection, you may enjoy my documentary Lost & Found.
Watch the Film → (lost-and-found)
Scientific Research on Spilanthes (Acmella oleracea)
Spilanthes has been studied extensively for its unique bioactive compound spilanthol and its traditional applications in oral care, inflammation, and skincare.
Key Areas of Research:
Oral Health & Pain Relief
Spilanthes has been traditionally called the “Toothache Plant” for good reason. Research supports its use for dental discomfort due to its mild anesthetic and analgesic properties. Studies show it can increase saliva production and demonstrate activity against oral bacteria such as Streptococcus mutans, a primary contributor to tooth decay.
microbiologyjournal.org
Anti-inflammatory & Antimicrobial Effects
Multiple studies highlight spilanthol’s potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities. It has shown effectiveness against various bacteria and may support immune function.
link.springer.com
Skincare & Muscle Relaxation (“Natural Bio-Botox”)
Spilanthol is valued in cosmetic research for its ability to gently relax facial muscles, helping to reduce the appearance of expression lines and wrinkles. Clinical evaluations of Acmella oleracea extracts have demonstrated visible improvements in skin smoothness and firmness with regular topical use.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Antioxidant Support
The plant contains flavonoids and other phenolic compounds that contribute to its antioxidant properties, helping protect cells from oxidative stress.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information provided is for educational purposes only.
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