Bitter African herb for chest, digestion, and aches.
African Wormwood Tincture
$12.00
African Wormwood Tincture
$12.00
African Wormwood (Umhlonyane)
Artemisia afra
Clearing · Bracing
A bitter, aromatic shrub found across Southern Africa, brewed and steamed for generations as a winter and seasonal staple of household herbalism.
A bitter, aromatic shrub found across Southern Africa, brewed and steamed for generations as a winter and seasonal staple of household herbalism.
Vitality & Strength
A bracing, aromatic seasonal companion in Southern African household tradition.
The great bitter ally of Southern African herbal tradition.
One of the most widely used plants in South African households, especially through winter.
“Known as umhlonyane in isiZulu and isiXhosa, and lengana in Setswana — a plant of home remedies and hearths across the region.”
Tincture
Not for use during pregnancy or for long-term use; check with your practitioner if you take medication.
Tea, steam, or tincture.
Description
A Respiratory Restorer
African Wormwood is commonly used to improve lung health and support lung function. It helps to clear the respiratory and bronchial passage and is used to relieve symptoms of the common cold, coughs, sore throats, influenza, asthma, whooping cough and croup.
A Digestive Supporter
African Wormwood aids digestion and is used in the treatment of many digestive complaints including indigestion, colic, constipation, flatulence (gas), gastritis, heartburn, stomach pains, intestinal cramps and to get rid of intestinal worms.
A Pain Reliever
This powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and narcotic analgesic plant is used to treat pain and various inflammatory diseases such as rheumatism, gout, bladder and kidney ailments, pain, fever and diabetes, as well as stress-related and neurological conditions.
A Peacefulness Creator
African Wormwood’s sedative and CNS-acting activities help to alleviate, stress, tension, anxiety and depression.
A Protector from Malaria
African Wormwood has been traditionally used to prevent and treat malaria in the southern parts of Africa, possibly due to anti-plasmodial activity.
A Women’s Supporter
It is used to treat dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea and menstrual cramps.
An Immune Modulator
African wormwood modulates the immune system and supports it with its antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal actions.
Properties and Actions
Anodyne / Analgesics, Anthelmintics, Antibacterial, Anticatarrhal (Mucous Membranes), Antidepressant, Antidiabetic, Anti-fungal, Antihistamine, Anti-HIV, Anti-inflammatory, Antimalarial, Antimicrobial, Anti-nematodal, Antioxidant, Antipyretic (fever), Antispasmodic, Antiviral, Anxiolytic (reduce anxiety), Bitter, Cardiotonic (heart health), Carminative, Cytotoxic (anti-cancerous), Emetic (promotes vomiting), Febrifuge (reduce fever), Hypotensive (lower blood pressure), Immunomodulator, Mood elevator, Nervine, Sedative
Body System:
Respiratory, Digestive, Nervous, Immune, Urinary, Circulatory, Cardiovascular, Reproductive
Dosage:
Acute Cases: 20-30 drops 3 x per day
Directions:
Dilute in a small amount of water. Shake before use. Store in a cool, dark place. Not for long-term use.
Cautions:
Do not take when pregnant. Consult with your medical healthcare practitioner before taking any herbs while on medication.
Ingredients:
Artemisia Afra (African Wormwood), Natural Sugarcane Alcohol, Water
*This medicine has not been evaluated by the Medicine Control Council. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Why it belongs in the bazaar
Chosen for the kind of slower, intentional ritual that suits the Cosmic Bazaar point of view.
A product with a clear mood, practical use, and a story that fits the wider shelves around it.
About the brand
Cosmic Bazaar
Cosmic Bazaar is our own house apothecary, a curated shelf of adaptogenic herbs, tonic powders, capsules, and ceremonial botanicals. From shilajit and ashwagandha to sacred lotus, these are the plant allies we reach for most.
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