Toothache Plant is a tender perennial that is commonly used to treat toothaches along with other mouth, throat, and gum conditions.

 

The leaves and flowers can be chewed to have a mildly anesthetizing effect. This medicinal herb also has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, and it enhances the immune system.

 

The leaves are often eaten raw and taste good in salads.

 

They prefer a zone 9-11, so I grow it inside of my home as we are a frigid zone 4/5. 

 

Prefers moist, but well-drained soils

 

Direct seed in the spring if you live in zone 9-11.

 

Plant 1/4" deep as soon as the soil can be worked and after the last frost.

 

Place 4-6 seeds together every 6" or sow about one seed per inch.

 

Thin to one plant (or a clump of 2-3 seedlings) every 6-12" when seedlings are a couple of inches tall.

 

33+ seeds per package