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The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies

against malaria, is one of the most effective herbal
treatments for malaria. Wormwood is my first-choice
herb in the treatment and prevention of malaria. Arte-
misinin is also often used as part of a Lyme Protocol,
though it is often extracted from Artemisia annua
(sweet wormwood).
Kills Parasites: In addition to the malaria parasite,
wormwood is effective in eliminating intestinal worms,
pinworms, and roundworms. I make a tincture with
wormwood, garlic, cloves, turmeric, cayenne, oregano
oil, and Oregon grape root to kill intestinal worms and
parasites. Black walnut hulls are also effective.

Fights Breast Cancer: The artemisinin in worm- intestinal problems. Wormwood treats bacterial over-
wood has been found to be effective in killing breast growth, restoring and rebalancing the intestinal tract.
cancer cells and from stopping the cancer from metas- Harvesting: Allow the plants to grow for at least two
tasizing. years before harvesting. The medicinal properties are

Crohn’s Disease, IBS, Stomach Issues, Acid stronger as the plant matures. Harvest when the plant
Reflux: Wormwood has been found to accelerate is in bloom on a dry day.
healing for those with Crohn’s Disease, even leading to Warning: Take wormwood under the supervision of
complete remission in many people. It also spared the a medical professional. Use small doses and take it for
need for steroid treatment in Crohn’s patients. It is an no longer than 4 weeks at a time, then give the body a
excellent anti-inflammatory. It is helpful for people rest before repeating treatment if needed. Do not take
with inflammatory bowel syndrome and treats indiges- wormwood if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It can
tion, flatulence, acid reflux, and heartburn. It also cause miscarriages. Do not use wormwood if you are
stimulates the appetite. allergic to it or other members of the daisy family.
Antimicrobial and Antifungal Properties: Wormwood Tea: You’ll need 1 teaspoon of dried
Try the infused oil or tea for use against microbes, in- wormwood leaves, 1 cup boiling water and dried pep-
cluding Salmonella and E. coli. The external oil is good permint or fennel, as desired for taste. Add the worm-
to treat fungal infections and internally can be used to wood leaves to the boiling water and allow it to simmer
treat Candida. for five to 15 minutes. Note that the longer it steeps, the

Balances the Intestinal Flora: Overgrowth of more bitter it tastes. Use dried peppermint or fennel to
bacteria in the intestinal tract is a common cause of flavor the tea and to help with intestinal upset.

Yellow Jessamine,

Gelsemium

sempervirens

Yellow Jessamine is a beautiful plant, but it can be
deadly. It looks similar to honeysuckle and children
sometimes confuse the plants and ingest the poisonous
plant. Use with caution.

Yellow Jessamine is a twining, slender vine found
throughout the southern United States. It is also called
Poor Man’s Rope, Evening Trumpetflower, Woodbine, By KENPEI - KENPEI's photo, CC BY-SA 3.0,

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