Artemisia sieberi Besser
Asteraceae (Compositae)
- Artemisia herba - alba Asso.
- White Wormwood (Herba-alba)
- sheeh شيح
- לַעֲנַת הַמִּדְבָּר
- la'anat ha-midbar
Chamaephyte
- Sand
Click to view:
distribution and other botanical details.
Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Artemisia sieberi Besser
System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cardiovascular | High blood pressure (Hypertension) |
Hypotensive | Decoct plant in water, alone or + "yansun" (Pimpinella anisum) fruit + carob seeds & drink 1 cup x3/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Endocrine/ Metabolic | Diabetes mellitus |
Hypoglycemic | 1.Decoct plant in water, alone or + "yansun" (Pimpinella anisum) fruit + carob seeds & drink instead of water.(Z) |
Aerial parts | Z, B |
Gastrointestinal | Abdominal pain, gas, bloating (Z) Abdominal pain (B) |
Carminative | 1.Prepare extract of aerial parts by cooking in water + "za'tar" (thyme, Thymbra capitata) or + cumin (Cuminum sp.) + "na'na" (Mentha sp.) & drink. (Z) |
Aerial parts | Z, B |
Gastrointestinal | Diarrhea / dysentery /inflammation digestive tract |
Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal, Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent | Decoct plant in water alone or + "yansun" (Pimpinella anisum) fruit + carob seeds; for diarrhea & inflammation: drink x3 cups/day; for dysentery: drink x4 large cups/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Haematology | Lack of blood (anaemia) |
Anti-anaemic | Decoct plant in water, alone or + "yansun" (Pimpinella anisum) fruit + carob seeds & drink 1 cup x3/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Helminth infections | Intestinal worms |
Anthelmintic, Vermifuge | Boil plant in water & drink. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Infectious Diseases | Measles |
Anti-Infective | Prepare extract of plant by cooking in water & drink + honey. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Mens health/ Sexuality | Aphrodisiac for men |
Aphrodisiac | Prepare infusion of leaves & drink x2/day. |
Leaf | B |
Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Muscle weakness |
Non-specific | Prepare extract of plant & drink + honey. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Rheumatism/ arthritis |
Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory | Decoct 500 gm leaves in 2L water, add to bath water & immerse for 30 min. |
Leaf | B |
Pain Relief | Chest pain |
Analgesic | Decoct aerial parts & drink x1-2 cups/ day or inhale steam from decoction. |
Aerial parts | B |
Respiratory | Asthma; treats & prevents |
Anti-asthmatic | Decoct plant in water, alone or + "yansun" (Pimpinella anisum) fruit + carob seeds & drink 1 cup x3/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Respiratory | Colds |
Anti-Infective | Grind plant, add oil, burn & inhale smoke. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Respiratory | Cough / inflammation of throat & respiratory tract |
Anti-Infective, Anti-tussive, Demulcent | 1. Decoct plant in water alone or + "yansun" (Pimpinella anisum) fruit + carob seeds & drink 1 cup x3/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
The authors of FLORAPALE, (Flora Palaestina Ethnobotanical) web site do not take responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants described here. Always seek advice from a health professional before using a plant medicinally or for other purposes. See DISCLAIMER.
Artemisia sieberi may cause side effects including decreased pulse rate & decreased blood pressure. Essential oil contains thujones which in large quantities can be toxic to brain, liver & kidneys. Plants in Artemesia genus may be abortificient & cause skin allergies.