Artemisia Herba-Alba
OTHER NAME(S): Absinthe du Désert, AHAE, AHE, Armoise Herbe Blanche, Artemisia, Chih, Common Wormwood, Common Worm Wood, Desert Wormwood, Herba Alba, Shih, Thym des Steppes, Artemisia herba-alba, Artemisia herba alba, Artemesia herba-alba, Artemisia herba-alba Extract, Herba-Alba, Artimisia, Artemisia Herba-alba, Armoise herbe blanche
Overview
Artemisia herba-alba is a short shrub native to Northern Africa and the Middle East. The parts that grow above the ground and roots are used as medicine.
Artemisia herba-alba contains chemicals that fight certain parasites and bacteria. It might also affect blood sugar levels.
People use Artemisia herba-alba for stomach pain, anxiety, common cold, diabetes, parasitic infections, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse Artemisia herba-alba with other herbs with similar common names, including mugwort, sweet Annie, tarragon, wormseed, wormwood, and yin chen. These are not the same.
Uses
We currently have no information for Artemisia Herba-Alba overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Artemisia herba-alba is safe. Side effects might include low blood pressure and low heart rate.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Artemisia herba-alba is safe. Side effects might include low blood pressure and low heart rate.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Artemisia herba-alba is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Surgery: Artemisia herba-alba might affect blood glucose levels. This might interfere with blood sugar control during and after surgery. Stop taking Artemisia herba-alba at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Interactions
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
- Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs) interacts with Artemisia Herba-AlbaArtemisia herba-alba might lower blood sugar levels. Taking Artemisia herba-alba along with diabetes medications might cause blood sugar to drop too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely.
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of Artemisia herba-alba might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
References
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