Jambu (toothache plant)

Acmella oleracea

herb · flower

Leaves and yellow buds that tingle and numb the tongue, in Amazonian tacacá and Malagasy romazava.

Origin

Amazonia, grown in Madagascar and Réunion

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

Leaves and buds are washed and blanched for a minute before going into the broth; raw, they are chopped into salads, in small amounts.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Lutein and zeaxanthin · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

Its spilanthol makes the mouth water and tingle for several minutes.