African Wormwood (Wilde Als) Dried - 75g
African Wormwood (Wilde Als) Dried - 75g
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Artemisia afra, commonly known as African wormwood or wilde wormwood, is a perennial plant in the daisy family (Asteraceae). It is native to South Africa and is used in traditional medicine for a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and gastrointestinal issues. The plant's leaves and branches contain compounds such as thujone and cineole, which have been found to have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as a natural remedy for various ailments like cold and flu, fever, and headaches.
Size: 75g.
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 a 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, 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
For your safety
- 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.
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I was on antacids for a week and it stopped working so I tried the natural way and wow this really does help with digestive issues, I only drank 1 cup a day for a week and my acid reflux is gone. Only problem is, it gives you appetite like crazy!
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Dried African Wormwood (Wilde Als)
Extremely happening with the product, it is exactly what my grandmother used to use back when we were kids. Thanks you