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African Wormwood

Artemisia afra Jacq.

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Quick Facts

Part UsedAerial parts
Categoryimmune
Primary UseCold
SafetyCaution Advised

A soft, aromatic shrub used widely in African traditional medicine. It is a bitter herb used to treat fevers, colds, coughs, and intestinal parasites.

Analgesic
Antibacterial
Anti-inflammatory
Antiseptic
Carminative
Decongestant
Depurative
Treats: Cold
Treats: Cough
Treats: Fever
Treats: Flu
Treats: Malaria
Treats: Headache
Treats: Sore Throat
Treats: Worms
Treats: Acne
Treats: Inflammation
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Sweet Wormwood Aerial 300mg

$22.19

Part Used:Aerial parts

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Healing Properties

AnalgesicAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryAntisepticCarminativeDecongestantDepurative

Treats & Supports

Cold
Cough
Fever
Flu
Malaria
Headache
Sore Throat
Worms
Acne
Inflammation

Important Safety Information

The essential oil is toxic and can cause poisoning similar to thujone (from other wormwood species). Use with caution and professional guidance.

Available Products with African Wormwood

Premium supplements and extracts containing this herb

Sweet Wormwood Aerial 300mg

Sweet Wormwood Aerial 300mg

Sweet Wormwood Aerial supplement. Use only as directed. Take 1 VegCap three times daily with a meal or glass of water. Ingredients: Sweet Wormwood (aerial), Vegetable Cellulose Capsule, Cellulose, Organic Rice Extract Blend and Silica.

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$22.19

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Shared benefits:

Anti-inflammatory
Cough