Artemisia
volatile oils
aromatic leaves
flavouring
bitter taste
white hairs
200-400 species
wormwood, sagebrush
Artemisia.Mauiensis
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species Artemisia.Mauiensis
Artemisia.vulgaris
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species Artemisia.vulgaris
2009.NOV.07
Horseshoe Lake, Chico
Bronchitis Plant
Boil the leaves and breath the vapor. Good for flu symptoms.
30,000 years ago native people from China, coming across the bearing straits, carried the
medicinal knowledge about this plant.
WormWood:
Treatment for human worm parasites. Made as a strong tea.
Treats Malaria.
The new malaria became resistant both to quinine and Mugwort.
Succesful mix of the two to (temporarily) treat the new malaria.