African Wormwood (Wilde Als) Dried - Bulk
African Wormwood (Wilde Als) Dried - Bulk
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African Wormwood (also called Wilde Als) is a member of the Daisy Family, native to South Africa. The herb carries a potent concentration of Essential Oils and Active Compounds that give it a bold, camphor-like aroma – often compared to mentholated sage with a hint of citrus spice. This aromatic character is why it was central in traditional purification rites and why it still serves as a natural insect repellent today. With its medicinal strength and evocative fragrance, it’s a versatile oil for aromatherapy, insect-control, or therapeutic blends.
♡ Why we love it: African Wormwood may be taken as a tea or inhaled as steam to soothe asthma, bronchitis, sore throats, and fevers. The infusion further supports digestion, kindles appetite, eases colic, and helps expel intestinal worms. In skincare, it acts as a blood purifier, aiding in the clearing of acne and boils, while extracts work as natural disinfectants for cuts and offer comfort for arthritis and stomach pain.
Sizes: 200g, 500g, 1kg.
African wormwood uses
- It is primarily used as a bitter and therefore has the effect of stimulating and invigorating the whole of the digestive process
- Assists with the treatment of coughs, colds, headaches and sore throat.
- Known to combat asthma
- Helps to treat gout
- Use where there is indigestion, especially when due to a deficient quantity or quality of gastric juices
- Use in the treatment of worm infestations, especially roundworm and pinworm
- It may also be used to help the body deal with fever and infections
- Due to the general tonic action it will be of benefit in many diverse conditions because it benefits the body in general
- For loss of appetite, dyspeptic complaints, and liver and gallbladder complaints
- For animals/pets it assists with the treatment of worms, and digestive problems, arthritis, rheumatism, toxic buildup, jaundice, constipation, tumors, water retention, obesity, paralysis, parasites, mange, lice, fleas, flies, loss of hair, ear inflammation, conjunctivitis.
Benefits of african wormwood
- 100% Natural
- Food Grade
- Vegan Friendly
- Bitter
- Carminative
- Antimicrobial
- Anthelmintic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antiseptic
- Antidepressant
- Analgesic
- Acts as a tonic
How to use african wormwood
Herbal Tea (Infusion): Place 1-2 tsp in a cup of boiling water. Leave to steep for 10-15 min. Strain and drink hot or cold 2 times a day.
Steam inhalation: Place 1-2 tsp in water and bring to boil. Take off heat and inhale the steam.
African wormwood contains
Volatile oil: sesquiterpene lactones, acetylenes, flavonoids, phenolic acids, lignans
African wormwood warnings
- It is pungently aromatic and potentially dangerous if taken in high doses. In high doses it may cause intoxication with vomiting, severe diarrhea, retention of urine, stupor and convulsions
- Habitual use of wormwood could cause convulsions, fits, stomach cramps, intoxication, vomiting, delirium and vertigo
- Do not use over prolonged period and do not use during pregnancy.
- Avoid if suffering from any seizure disorder
- Continuous use is not advisable
- It has an addictive nature
About These Botanicals
This product is grown in an organic and regenerative fashion with as minimal use of insecticides, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides as possible, in certified organic fertilizer. The product is certified food grade. It is not certified organic. Suitable for Kosher, Halaal and Hindi diets.
