Artemisia arborescens (Vaill.) L.
Asteraceae (Compositae)
- Great Mugwort
- Large Wormwood
- Silver Wormwood
- Tree Wormwood
- sheba شيبة
- לַעֲנָה שִׂיחָנִית
- la'ana sikhanit
Chamaephyte
- Mediterranean maquis and forest
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distribution and other botanical details.
Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Artemisia arborescens (Vaill.) L.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular | Heart pain |
Analgesic, Cardiac | Prepare tea + "roza" (Aloysia citriodora Palau).(Admin.not specified.) |
Aerial parts, Inflorescence | Z |
| Child health | Vomiting in infant |
Anti-emetic | Clean leaves, mix + bread crumbs (without crust) & cook in wine + cinnamon. Spread mixture on cloth to make poultice & wrap over infant's abdomen. |
Leaf | Z |
| Gastrointestinal | Abdominal pain |
Carminative | Cook in water & drink. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Gastrointestinal | Diarrhea & dysentery. (Good for adults & infants). |
Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal | 1. Diarrhea & dysentery: adults & children: decoct aerial parts & drink (Z). |
(Z) Leaf & stem (B), Aerial parts | Z, B |
| Gastrointestinal | Gastro-intestinal inflammation, pain & spasm. |
Anti-inflammatory, Anti-spasmodic, Carminative, Demulcent | Decoct aerial parts & drink. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Gastrointestinal | Nausea & vomiting |
Anti-emetic | Decoct leaves in water & drink. |
Leaf | Z |
| Gastrointestinal | Stengthen stomach, excessive acidity & vomitting |
Antacid, Anti-emetic | Use aerial parts. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.) |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Genitourinary tract | Antiseptic for urinary & reproductive tract |
Anti-septic | Use aerial parts. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.) |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Helminth infections | Worms; ascaris & oxyuris |
Anthelmintic, Vermifuge | Prepare tea + "babunej" (Matricaria chamomilla) & drink on empty stomach. After drinking use enema of garlic & soap solution to help expel worms. |
Aerial parts, Inflorescence | Z |
| Infectious Diseases | Malaria |
Anti-malarial | Cook young branches in water + "qishr qina" (bark of Cinchona sp.) + young olive branches + English salt + sour lemon & drink mornings. |
Z | |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Antiseptic for urinary tract |
Anti-septic | Prepare extract of leaves & drink. |
Leaf | Z |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Kidney stones |
Anti-lithic | Prepare extract of leaves & drink. |
Leaf | Z |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Urinary tract Infection |
Anti-Infective | Decoct aerial parts & drink 1 cup x2/day for 4 days. |
Aerial parts | B |
| Nervous system | Severe headache |
Analgesic | Decoct aerial parts & drink. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Oral Health | Halitosis |
Mouth wash | Decoct leaves & use to rinse mouth x 12/day. |
Leaf | B |
| Oral Health | Toothache |
Analgesic | Decoct leaves & gargle x1-2 / day. |
Leaf | B |
| Respiratory | Cough/ cold |
Anti-Infective, Anti-tussive | Use leaves & inflorescence (Preparation /Admin. not specified.) |
Inflorescence, Leaf | Z |
| Sexuality | Increase sexual ability |
Aphrodisiac | Use aerial parts. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified). |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Women`s Health | Regulate menstruation |
Emmenagogue | Prepare tea. (Admin. not specified.) |
Aerial parts, Inflorescence | Z |
| Wound Healing | Heal skin lesions & wounds especially with pus |
Anti-Infective, Vulnerary | Use aerial parts (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.) |
Aerial parts | Z |
Other Uses
Artemisia arborescens (Vaill.) L.
| System/State | Complaint / Use | Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatological /Cosmetic | Wash & strengthen hair |
Hair restorer | Wash hair using only the leaves. |
Leaf | Z |
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Artemesia genus contins species that may be abortificient & cause skin allergies.