50g (1.76oz)
Medicinal Name: Artemisia absinthum
Properties: Bitter tonic, carminative, anthelmimic, anti-inflammatory
Treatment: indigestion, gas, bloating, weak stomach, IBS, malaria, intestinal worms
Description: It is an especially powerful remedy in the treatment of worm infestations, particularly 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.
It is used to counter the issue of drug resistant microorganisms, and its active constituent artemisinin, for example, are now the standard treatment for malaria in tropical areas where the protozoa causing the infection no longer respond to conventional treatment.
It is primarily used as a bitter and therefore has the effect of stimulating the whole of the digestive process. It is often used where there is indigestion.
Wormwood is an extremely useful medicine for those with weak and underactive digestion. It increases stomach acid and bile production and therefore improves digestion and the absorption of nutrients, making it helpful for many conditions, including anemia. Wormwood also eases gas and bloating and, if the tincture is taken regularly, it slowly strengthens digestion and helps the body return to full vitality and wellness after a prolonged illness.
Preparation:
Infusion- pour a cup of boiling water onto 1–2 tsp of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10–15 minutes
Caution: Take only under professional supervision. Take only in small doses,
generally for no more than 4 –5 weeks at a time. Do not take during pregnancy.
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