Artemisia absinthium
Country of origin: Hungary
Artemisia or Tree wormwood
One of the active ingredients of artemisia, called artemisinin, helps fight malaria. It acts as an antioxidant and destroys the cell walls of the malaria parasite. This can help the body's defense against this deadly disease. Artemisia acts as an antiparasitic for other unwanted parasites as well.
Artemisia improves the health of the intestines and reduces the need for steroids in patients with Crohn's disease. It reduces the overproduction of intestinal bacteria and fights salmonella, E. coli and fungi responsible for candidiasis.
This particular herb stimulates and increases appetite and is used by patients with reduced appetite for eating.
CAUTION! Artemisia should be avoided during pregnancy
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