December 07, 2022

Wormwood 1:5 (Artemesia Absinthium)

Description:

Wormwood is most commonly used as an anti parasitic

Dosage:

*low dose 0.7-2 mls per day, 5-20 mls per week

Parts Used:

Herb

Main Actions:

  • Bitter tonic
  • Anthelmintic
  • Antiparasitic

Key Indications:

  • Intestinal worms & parasites
  • Digestive weakness
  • Hypo-chlorhydria
  • Anorexia
  • Flatulence, flatulent colic
  • Intestinal colic
  • Abdominal bloating
  • Nausea
  • Crohn’s disease

Major Safety Issues:

  • Contraindicated in pregnancy and
  • Lactation and in known allergy
  • Excessive doses will cause
  • Headaches
  • Caution in peptic ulcer disease
  • And hyperacidity