Artemisia
How it Works
Artemisia Combination contains eight traditional herbs used for the digestion and intestinal systems. Artemisia is the name of a large family of plants (between 200 and 400 species) belonging to the daisy family. Two artemisia species in this combination—mugwort and wormwood—have been highly valued for millennia in both Europe and throughout Asia. Roman centurions were said to place mugwort in their sandals to keep the soles of their feet in good health. Physicians, up to the 1800s, relied on mugwort as a prized herb for various conditions. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) wormwood, or ‘qing hao’ in Chinese, has been in recorded use since about 168 BC. In TCM, wormwood was thought to invigorate the internal organs. It was traditionally taken as a digestive system tonic and laxative.
The story behind Artemisia
Greeks and Romans used elecampane for a number of things, including digestive and respiratory concerns. Hippocrates advocated it for the kidneys, brain, uterus and stomach. Roman author, naturalist and military commander Pliny said that eating elecampane daily would “help digestion and cause mirth.” And we all need a little more mirth.
Mugwort was used anciently by the Chinese and the Greeks. During the Middle Ages, this herb was a key ingredient in gruit, a blend of herbs used to flavor beer. It may have even been named for this, as beer is traditionally served in a mug.
Clove flowers grow on tropical evergreen trees in Indonesia, Madagascar and Tanzania. They have a history of traditional use and are linked with oral health.
Sweet wormwood was used traditionally in a drink made with anise and fennel to soothe digestion. As the name implies, this herb is often used in cleansing programs to ward off the unwanted.
Mugwort was used anciently by the Chinese and the Greeks. During the Middle Ages, this herb was a key ingredient in gruit, a blend of herbs used to flavor beer. It may have even been named for this, as beer is traditionally served in a mug.
Clove flowers grow on tropical evergreen trees in Indonesia, Madagascar and Tanzania. They have a history of traditional use and are linked with oral health.
Sweet wormwood was used traditionally in a drink made with anise and fennel to soothe digestion. As the name implies, this herb is often used in cleansing programs to ward off the unwanted.
Recommended Use
Dosage (adults): Take two capsules three times daily.
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Key Ingredients
Elecampane root
mugwort aerial parts
clove flower buds
sweet wormwood aerial parts
Other Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients: Each capsule contains Inula helenium (elecampane) root and rhizome 105 mg, Artemisia vulgaris(mugwort) herb top 97 mg, Allium sativum(garlic) bulb 34 mg, Curcuma longa(turmeric) root 34 mg, Syzygium aromaticum(clove) flower bud 34 mg,Zingiber officinale(ginger) rhizome 34 mg,Olea europaea(olive) leaf 10 mg of a 7:1 extract standardized to contain 12% oleuropein and Artemisia annua(sweet wormwood) herb top 8 mg. Non-medicinal Ingredients: Gelatin, spearmint leaf, cellulose, magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide.
Risk Information: Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist/worsen; if you have gallstones, bile duct obstruction, diabetes, stomach ulcers, excess stomach acid or if you are taking prescription medication, other herbs or protease inhibitors. Allergy is known to occur, in which case, discontinue use. Do not use if you are pregnant/ breastfeeding; allergic to plants of the daisy family; diagnosed with a liver disorder; suffer from febrile disorder; have a fever or impaired liver function or if you are taking acetaminophen or anticoagulants. Discontinue use if you experience vomiting, diarrhea, spasms and symptoms of paralysis.
Risk Information: Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist/worsen; if you have gallstones, bile duct obstruction, diabetes, stomach ulcers, excess stomach acid or if you are taking prescription medication, other herbs or protease inhibitors. Allergy is known to occur, in which case, discontinue use. Do not use if you are pregnant/ breastfeeding; allergic to plants of the daisy family; diagnosed with a liver disorder; suffer from febrile disorder; have a fever or impaired liver function or if you are taking acetaminophen or anticoagulants. Discontinue use if you experience vomiting, diarrhea, spasms and symptoms of paralysis.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Health Canada. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.