Artemisia
afra common names African Wormwood (English) Umhlonyane
(Xhosa, Zulu) is one of the most widely used traditional
medicines in South Africa. Numerous ailments are treated
with it - colds, coughs and influenza, but also fever,
loss of appetite, colic, headache, earache, malaria and
intestinal worms, amongst others.
African Wormwood is used as a decongestant and the antibacterial
effects of the volatile oils present are well known. In
addition, narcotic, analgesic and antihistamine activity
have been demonstrated.
African Wormwood is a strong narcotic, analgesic and antihistamine,
an excellent smoke-mix, reputed for its hallucinogenic
effects.
Artemisia afra is a well-known medicinal plant in Africa, and is still used effectively by people of many cultures. Uses range from treating cough, fever, colic, headache, to intestinal parasites and malaria. In addition, Artemisia afra is frequently used as a moth repellent, and in organic insecticidal sprays.
The roots, stems and leaves are used as enemas, poultices, infusions, lotions, inhaled (e.g. smoked or snuffed), or as an oil.
Major compounds indentified in the oil of Artemisia internationaly distributed are:
α-thujone | β-thujone | 1,8 cineole | camphor | germacrene | δ-cadinene | α-terpineol |
e-chrysanthenyl acetate | camphene | β-pinene | α-pinene | trans-β-ocimene | myrcene
Alphabetical Product Listing:  Agathosma betulina (Buchu) Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric) Artemisia afra (African Wormwood) Caralluma fimbriata (Caralluma) Datura stramonium (Jimson Weed) Helichrysum (Imphepho) Hoodia gordonii (Ghaap) Leonotis leonurus (Wild Dagga) Nymphaea caerulea (Blue Lotus) Sceletium tortuosum (Kanna) Other botanicals
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