Does anyone know how to use this herb? After a lot of googling it seems you can use 2 teaspoons of fresh leaves per cup and drink it as a tea, but there is so many dire warnings out there about long-term toxicity and whatnot I'm very confused now. I bought it as part of a herbal mixture once labelled "kill parasites". We work with kids and I cannot tell you the amount of times I've had to struggle to get lice free again. The shampoos don't really work anymore and I'm so tired off combing overnight conditioner out of my hair it's not even funny. I tried the product out of desperation and after a couple of days I realised I didn't need to comb anymore, the lice I've been struggling with just packed up and left (or actually I hope died horrible after the torture they put me through). They didn't come back either, which usually happens when the nits hatch or whatever it is nits do. The health benefits sounds amazing and I got a plant at a nursery but now I don't know how often I can drink this tea and be safe about it.
I have never used it as tea ( I am not an herbal tea drinker) But I googled it and here are a few sites that sell or inform about it and the last was an article I posted part of... maybe this will help? Stay safe, but it doesn't sound as if you can hurt yourself unless you are consuming huge quantities of it . http://www.emaxhealth.com/8782/wormwood-tea-and-parasite-infection-risks-you-need-know http://www.wormwoodtea.net/ Effects Wormwood is a mental stimulant. The effect of wormwood is narcotic, lightly anaesthetic, giving a peaceful and relaxing feeling. In combination with alcohol or in larger dosages hallucinations might occur. Wormwood is suitable for making tea, which has a positive effect during post-flu or post-infectious periods. In small doses wormwood is a remedy against common cold, rheumatism and tapeworm. It also increases the appetite. Usage A common way to use wormwood is to make tea of it. Soak 1 teaspoon in a cup of hot (non-boiling) water. The tea has a bitter taste, which is hard to avoid. You can mix it with peppermint leaves or anise. To make absinthe, soak 40 grams (1½ oz.) of wormwood for a couple of weeks in ½ liter of liquor (for instance Pernod). After sifting it, the drink is ready for use. Try a little glass first to make sure of the dosage. Warning Wormwood is poisonous. Long and intensive use can lead to addiction, corporal and psychical decline and it can lead to nervosity, restlessness and cramps. High doses can cause headaches and dizziness. Higher doses are psycho-activating and have a paralysing effect. Intoxication effects due to overdose are arbitrary stools, unconsciousness, coma and death. After making absinthe, try one small glass at first and wait about an hour for the effect. Try it again at another opportunity. Better to dose too little with no effects than too much, risking poisoning yourself or making yourself sick. Do not drive motorized vehicles under the influence of wormwood. Azarius Encyclopedia: Using Psychedelics Safely
Artemisia afra is the main ingredient in spirit liqueur Absinthe, over use can cause brain damage, many writers and artists of the past have used it to inspire their art.....Van Gogh did and he cut off his ear. I don't think I would take it internally unless under the guidance of a licensed herbal practitioner.
