Artemisia afra
Artemisia afra
Artemisia afra is a perennial shrub used extensively within various African traditional medicine systems. It is traditionally employed as an anthelmintic, a stimulant, and a treatment for coughs, colds, and various stomach complaints. Scientific evidence regarding its efficacy remains limited at this time. There are no major safety issues recorded for this plant, and no notable drug interactions have been documented in current literature. This information is for educational purposes only.
- Traditionally for
- anthelmintic · cold
- Traditions
- traditional
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
Traditional use
- anthelmintic
- cold
- cough
- stimulant
- stomach complaints
- stomachic
Frequently asked questions
What is Artemisia afra?
Artemisia afra (Artemisia afra) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is Artemisia afra traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Artemisia afra for: anthelmintic, cold, cough, stimulant, stomach complaints, stomachic. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Artemisia afra?
Artemisia afra appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional.
Is Artemisia afra safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Artemisia afra in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Artemisia afra interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Artemisia afra in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Artemisia afra a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)