Sweet WormWood

WHAT IS SWEET WORMWOOD USED FOR?

Both Eastern and Western cultures have treated illnesses with herbal medicines for thousands of years. Herbal remedies have proven effective even in modern times, and are used worldwide on a daily basis. Many people shun modern medicine, and seek alternatives through “traditional medicinals”. There are hundreds, if not thousands of prescription drugs whose ingredients are either derivatives of herbal ingredients, or are synthetic chemical versions of them. Modern medicine is reluctant to admit that many effective treatments are often based on herbal compounds.

Luckily, we now live in an age where it is possible to decide whether or not we wish to consult and adhere to a regimen of medications prescribed by a physician. We may now seek alternative choices. However, emphasis should be put on the reality that some illnesses do require immediate medical attention. If for instance, you suffered from a serious infection, such as strep throat, you should see a physician. Anti-biotics should be administered to treat serious infections. It would be dangerous to ignore such a truth.

Taking care of our health is a top priority. Choosing herbal remedies for accomplishing that task when it’s required cannot only be a smart decision, but one that is ancient and proven effective. This holds true to a variety of conditions and illnesses, both common and rare. One illness, not common in our modern world, but sadly still exists, is Malaria.

Malaria is caused by an infection of the red blood cells by a tiny organism or parasite, called protozoa. It is usually transmitted through a mosquito bite, and is found primarily in tropical countries.
Scientists have recently discovered an herbal remedy for Malaria. The herb, Sweet Wormwood (Artemisia annua) contains the compound, Artemisinin, which is an effective antimalarial agent that acts rapidly and potently against the malarial parasite, including some drug resistant strains, without side effects. It reduces fever, and lowers the blood levels of the protozoa. As recently as 1992, an outbreak of Malaria in Vietnam reduced the expected death rate of infected individuals by 97%. These results astounded the medical world, and Sweet Wormwood has now been labeled an antimalarial wonder. A cure for Malaria has been given to the world, in herbal form.