Losna is a medicinal plant, also known as Absinthe, Fennel, Alenjo, Santa-daisy, Sintro or Wormweed, widely used to help reduce fever or to supplement treatment against worms
The medicinal plant is a type of Artemísia that has intensely bitter flavor and can be used to fight intestinal worms and improve digestion, being native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and the shrub can reach up to 90 cm in height, its leaves are aromatic and can be used in live fences. Its scientific name is Artemisia absinthium and the parts used are the leaves and the tops of flowers, which can be used in the form of tea, tincture, compress or extract fluid.
Indications
It serves to fight worms, to fight against bad digestion, to favor uterine contraction, being useful to lower menstruation in case of delayed anti-inflammatory action, and even improves the body's natural defenses and cleanses and detoxifies the liver. It can also be used to increase appetite, combat heartburn, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, flatulence. It can be taken fasting to combat oxiurus and because its antibiotic action can be used in case of food poisoning. How it stimulates the brain can be used to combat neuralgia, depression and nervous breakdown. Being anti-inflammatory is useful for arthritis or arthritis.
It can also be used externally to combat fleas and lice and on the skin can be indicated to treat ringworm, diaper dermatitis, foot-of-athlete, fur, hair loss bruises and entroses.
Medicinal properties
Absinth has tonic, vermifuge, uterine stimulant, collagen, anti-inflammatory, stimulates the liver and immune system.
How to use
- Tincture: Place 1 drop of this dye directly on the tongue to stimulate digestion and combat the urge to eat sweets, especially chocolate.
- Compress: Wet a gauze with the tea and put on the area of the skin that wants to treat, being very useful in case of insect bite or scratch.
- Fluid extract: Take 2 ml (40 drops) diluted in fasted water to eliminate worms. Take every 15 days, for a few months or as usual.
Main side effects
Losna can cause abdominal cramps, bleeding and increased pressure.
Contraindications
It should not be used during pregnancy because it can cause miscarriage or in case of high blood pressure. Tea-shaped should not be used for more than 4 consecutive weeks, unless by medical advice.
