Tag: Buzz buttons

According to cocktail enthusiasts and chefs, a small, edible flower bud known as the buzz button can make alcohol taste like nothing. This fascinating culinary tool, also called a Szechuan button or electric daisy, creates a tingling, numbing sensation that effectively overrides the taste of spirits and other strong flavors.

Used for centuries in traditional folk medicine, buzz buttons, or *Acmella oleracea*, offer a unique, tingling sensation when consumed. But beyond this novelty, are buzz buttons healthy? This article explores the plant's known health benefits, potential risks, and best practices for consumption.

Known for its potent numbing and tingling effect, the toothache plant (Acmella oleracea) has been used traditionally for generations to alleviate oral pain. While the plant offers unique culinary and medicinal properties, many people wonder, is the toothache plant safe to eat, and for everyone?