Artemisia tilesii

Artemisia tilesii
Family:Artemisia tilesii; Analgesic; Antirheumatic; Antitumor; Disinfectant; Haemostatic; Laxative; Poultice; Skin; Stomachic; Tonic.
Common name:Wormwood
The plant is antirheumatic antitumor disinfectant febrifuge haemostatic laxative and tonic. It is used in the treatment of cancer and to prevent infections in wounds etc. An infusion of the leaves and flowering tops is used as a laxative and to treat stomach aches. An infusion is used internally to treat rheumatism and is also applied externally to swollen joints. A poultice of the leaves is applied to skin infections and to cuts to stop the bleeding. A decoction is used as an eyewash. The plant has properties similar to codeine. The report does not specify which part of the plant is used. Codeine is used as a painkiller.

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