WORMWOOD – ALS AFRICAN (Artemisia afra)

Common Name: WORMWOOD – AFRICAN
Scientific Name: Artemisia afra
Alternative Names: Wilde Als (Afr), Umhlonyane (Zu), Lengana (Sotho)

Description
Perennial
Indigenous to South Africa.
Rigid stems, up to 1.8m, grows in clumps.
Leaves – soft, dark green, covered in whitish bristles.
Blossoms in late summer – bracts of inconspicuous, butter-colored flowers.
Deciduous. Full sun. Drought tolerant.
Prune at the end of winter to encourage new growth in spring.
Parts Used
Roots, stems, leaves.
Medicinal Uses. It is said that
Enemas, poultices, vapor, infusions, body washes, lotions, smoked, snuffed or drunk as a tea. Bitter taste.
Blood purifier – acne and boils.
Colds, headaches, coughs, fever, earache, malaria, diabetes meilitus, intestinal parasites, stomach disorders, loss of appetite, colic.
Insert fresh leaves into the nostrils to clear blocked nasal passages and place leaves in socks for sweaty feet.
Anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, pain-relieving – wormwood dressing of hot leaves bound over sprains, arthritic and rheumatic swellings.
Tea – disinfect cuts and grazes.
Other Uses
Moth, insect and flea repellent.
Dried powdered wormwood deters ants.

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