Acmella oleracea Plant; Identification, Applications and Use as an Emerging Food Source – Review

Evaluation of antimicrobial potential and phytochemicals in Acmella ( A. oleracea ) flower pod extracts subjected to different drying techniques

“…The genus Acmella (family Asteraceae) comprises 30 species (Maimulyanti & Prihadi, 2016; Nascimento et al., 2013; Uthpala & Navaratne, 2020). One of the most distinguished species of the genus is Acmella oleracea (L.) R.K. Jansen, which consisted of flowers with large cylindrical discoid capitula in a unique golden yellow color with a red tip (Figure 1).…”

“…One of the most distinguished species of the genus is Acmella oleracea (L.) R.K. Jansen, which consisted of flowers with large cylindrical discoid capitula in a unique golden yellow color with a red tip (Figure 1). It is a flowering herb with rich source of antimicrobial and antifungal constituents and commonly known as toothache plant which is found in various parts of the world including tropical and subtropical regions around the world (Bedi et al., 2017; Dubey et al., 2013; Jansen, 1985; Molina‐Torres et al., 2004; Uthpala, Navaratne, et al., 2020). Paracress, akarkara, akmella, sichuan buttons, buzz buttons, ting flowers, eye ball plant, and electric daisy are some of the other common names used for this plant (Matyushin & Evdokimova, 2017; Nascimento et al., 2013; Uthpala, Navaratne, et al., 2020).…”

“…Thus, it is only restricted to ayurvedic medicine in most of Asian countries. The decoctions obtained from the leaves and flowers of this plant are used in the treatment of rheumatism, as a sialagogue for stammering, tongue paralysis, antipyretic, sore throat, and gum infections (Uthpala, Navaratne, et al., 2020). Moreover, leaves and flowers of these plants have sensorial properties (pungency, tingling, numbing, mouth‐watering) that make it a popular spice and ingredient in several Brazilian dishes (Barbosa, 2016; Uthpala, Navaratne, et al., 2020).…”

An Efficient Method for the Genetic Transformation of Acmella oleracea L. (Spilanthes acmella Linn.) with Agrobacterium tumefaciens

“…The stem is cylindrical and moderately plastic. The typical flower color is generally yellow, with a red tip, and dome-shaped, with well-arranged sepals surrounded by small petals [ 10 ]. It is an important medicinal plant, traditionally used for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties (mainly for toothache and oral cavity inflammation treatments), but also for its recognized antipyretic, anticonvulsant, antidiarrheal, antidiuretic, antiseptic, anti-fungal, anti-protozoal, and insecticidal properties.…”

“…It is an important medicinal plant, traditionally used for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties (mainly for toothache and oral cavity inflammation treatments), but also for its recognized antipyretic, anticonvulsant, antidiarrheal, antidiuretic, antiseptic, anti-fungal, anti-protozoal, and insecticidal properties. Moreover, it is used for culinary purposes [ 7 , 8 , 10 , 11 ]. These properties are a result of its endogenous content, of bioactive compounds, such as sterols, coumarins, flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids, polysaccharides, and, in particular, alkylamides [ 7 , 8 , 12 ].…”