The jambu has antioxidant, anti-inammatory and diuretic properties. It’s main components are spilanthol, a fatty acid amide (Nisobutylamides), sigmasteryl-3-O-b-D-glucopyranoside and a number of triterpenes. The active ingredient spilanthol is proposed to be responsible for most its biological activities.
Spilanthol has strong pungent taste; it may produce local astringency and anaesthetic effects. Its economic potential includes its use in pharmaceuticals, as a nutritional supplement and beauty care cosmetics.
Application: For fungal infections of the skin (athlete’s foot, nail fungus, etc.); for skin parasites; for Candida and yeast infections; as a skin aid for wrinkles, scars, freckles, and age spots; for diabetes