One bottle of Wormwood capsules, 365mg, 100 capsules
This is one part of the Hulda Clark Parasite Cleanse. Syncrometer tested for purity.
Our wormwood is a blend of 270mg of wormwood, plus quassia and male fern, which is the same formulation used and recommend by Hulda Clark for her parasite cleanse.
Please Note: The label on our bottles of wormwood may say Wormwood or Super W Blend, depending on which destributor we purchase it from. It is the same pure, syncrometer-tested product, the only difference is the label.
For more details and instructions on how to do a complete 18 day parasite cleanse click here.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women and infants should not take wormwood. For more information about wormwood toxicity go here.
History & Use
Artemisia has a colorful and rather dubious history: Artemisia was the wife and sister (yes, that is correct) of the Greek/Persian King Mausolous from which we get the word mausoleum. The genus artemisia was named after her and includes over 400 plants. Artemisia was a botanist and medical researcher.
Many of the artemisia varieties have insecticidal properties with wormwood being the most potent. Roman wormwood is less toxic and is used to flavor the drinks Vermouth and Campari. A sachet made of wormwood leaves will keep moths at bay. Did you know that the delectable herb tarragon is of the artemisia genus?
Wormwood, Artemisia Absinthium has been used for centuries as a moth repellant, general pesticide and as a tea/spray to repel slugs and snails. Before its' toxicity was known it was used as the name implies: a worming medicine for people and animals. . Historic references to wormwood go back as far as 1600 B.C. in Egypt. Wormwood leaves contain absinthin a substance which can be toxic to other plants. You may have heard of the alcoholic drink "absinthe" a green colored beverage that is now illegal in most countries. And rightfully so as it has been said that the painter Vincent van Gogh was imbibing of absinthe when he lopped off his ear to send to a woman. The absinthin being water soluble will wash off the leaves and leach into the soil interfering and stunting the growth of plants in close proximity to the wormwood. Because of this do not use wormwood tea as a spray on small plants or seedlings, only on more established plants. We offer only our own experience in using wormwood tea as an insect spray and suggest that you use it with caution until you see how it works for you. For best results spray directly on the target insects or use dried wormwood cuttings spread on the soil in the garden. Wormwoods are toxic so must not be ingested.
To Make Wormwood Tea:
- 8 ounces wormwood leaves
- 4 pints of water
- 1 teaspoon castille soap
- Simmer wormwood leaves in the water for 30 minutes. Stir, strain, and leave to cool.
- Add the castille soap to wormwood mixture and use to spray.
Effective against
Aphids, caterpillars, flea beetles and moths. Putting dried sprigs of wormwood in the garden along side carrots and onions will mask their scent, confusing insects in particular the carrot rust fly. The dried wormwood will not have the growth inhibiting effects of the fresh herb.
Plant Culture
Hardy to zone 4 and some to zone 3. Capable of growing in poor
soil with full sun to part shade. Pruning is done in fall with the exception
of southernwood which is cut back in spring or summer. They require
full sun and dry well drained soil. Some species will go dormant in the
summer heat and sprout again when cooler temperatures return. This is
most prevalent with the silver mound varieties. Don't plant wormwoods
near anise, beans, caraway, fennel, peas and sage.
Harvesting
To harvest for future use in insect teas, dried arrangements or sachets
you will pick the upper portions of the stalks when they are in full flower and
there is no moisture on the plant. Generally flowering occurs after July. Be
sure to pick any damaged leaves off your stalks. Tie the stem ends together
in bundles. Hang them upside down in a shady spot. Let them air dry like
this for a few days. We then put them into glass containers with tightly screwed
down lids. Store in a dark place.
Are there any side effects or interactions?
Longer-term use (over four weeks) or intake of amounts higher than those recommended can cause nausea, vomiting, insomnia, restlessness, vertigo, tremors, and seizures. Thujone-containing oil or alcoholic beverages (absinthe) made with the oil is strictly inadvisable—the oil is addictive and may cause brain damage, seizures, and even death. Short-term use (two to four weeks) of a wormwood tea or tincture has not resulted in any reports of significant side effects. One study found there were no side effects when using less than 1 ml tincture three times per day for as long as nine months to promote digestive function. Nevertheless, consult with a healthcare professional knowledgeable in herbal medicine before taking wormwood. Wormwood is not recommended during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with wormwood.
