Hilde Hemmes Wormwood Herb Loose Leaf
Wormwood
usually grows on roadsides and waste places, and can be found growing over the
greater part of Europe. In Britain it appears to be truly indigenous near the
sea, though it is found all over the country.
Hilde Hemmes Wormwood Herb Loose Leaf is classified as a bitter herb and is used to increase appetite and to
assist with digestive disorders.
Research has shown that when bitter substances are
detected by the taste bud receptors at the back of the tongue prior to a meal,
they have a priming effect on the upper digestive function - this is most
noticeable if digestion is below optimum. Nerve reflexes from the taste buds
stimulate the vagus nerve, which is responsible for signalling many functions
needed during digestion.
Medicinal Use
Hilde Hemmes Wormwood Herb Loose Leaf is used as a bitter herb to increase appetite. It stimulates the
secretion of saliva and bile production and is considered to have a priming
effect on the upper digestive function. It relieves indigestion, heartburn and
reflux, and helps maintain healthy digestive function.
Claims are based on traditional use in western herbal
medicine.
Active Ingredients
Each 5 mL level metric spoon contains Wormwood (Artemisia
absinthium) herb top fl. dry 1 g.
Features / Benefits
- Listed with the Therapeutic Goods Administration
(TGA) as a herbal medicine.
- Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, caffeine, gluten, sugars or
lactose.
- Label contains appropriate information based on latest herbal monographs.
- Least expensive way of taking a herbal medicine.
Dosage
Adults and children over 12 years: infuse
one 5 mL level metric teaspoon with one cup of boiling water, steep for 10-15
minutes and strain. Drink one cup 1/2 hour before meals to stimulate appetite or
after meals to relieve indigestion.
Children 4-12 years: drink half the adult dose.
Precautions
Use Hilde Hemmes Wormwood Herb Loose Leaf only as directed.
If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner. Contraindications:
gastric or duodenal ulcers, pregnancy, lactation.
