Seed Information

Common Name: WORMWOOD - AFRICAN, WILDEALS
Scientific Name: Artemisia afra
Alternative Names: Umhlonyane (Zu), Lengana (Sotho)

½g.

R55.00

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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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