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Unlocking the Secret: Why Is It Called a Toothache Plant?

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The tropical herb *Acmella oleracea* is known for its remarkable numbing properties, and it is this potent effect that answers the question: why is it called a toothache plant? For centuries, indigenous cultures have chewed its flowers and leaves to harness its powerful, natural anesthetic qualities for oral pain relief.