Spilanthes acmella
(Paracress)

Therapeutic Actions:

• Antifungal
• Antiviral
• Antiseptic
• Enhances the immune system's resistance to infections
• Stimulates wound healing

Clinical Indications:

• Allergies
• Candidiasis
• Herpes simplex
• Bacterial diseases
• Cold
• Gingivitis
• Influenza
• Infections
• Swollen glands
• Viral diseases

Contraindications:

• None known

Drug/Nutrient Interaction:

• Limited data

Chemical Constituents:

• Isobutylamides

Toxicity:

• No known toxicity

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