Wormseed
Scientific names: Artemisia cina, Seriphidium cinum
Family: Asteraceae/Compositae
Alternate names: Absinthe Maritime, Absinthe de Mer, Armoise de Judée, Barbotine, Levant, Santonica, Santónica, Sea Wormwood, Semen Contra, Sémentine, Worm Seed
Background
Wormseed (Artemisia cina) is an herb. Traditionally, the flowers are used to make medicine, but it is considered toxic and unsafe.
Wormseed contains a chemical that might kill worms that live as parasites in the stomach and intestines.
People use wormseed for parasite infections, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use. Using wormseed can also be unsafe.
Don't confuse wormseed with plants with similar common names, including Artemisia herba-alba, mugwort, sweet annie, wormwood, or levant berry. These are not the same.
Wormseed contains a chemical that might kill worms that live as parasites in the stomach and intestines.
People use wormseed for parasite infections, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use. Using wormseed can also be unsafe.
Don't confuse wormseed with plants with similar common names, including Artemisia herba-alba, mugwort, sweet annie, wormwood, or levant berry. These are not the same.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Wormseed is unsafe. Symptoms of poisoning are possible even in low amounts. These symptoms include diarrhea, vision problems, kidney problems, muscle twitching, seizures, and death.
Allergy to ragweed and related plants: Wormseed may cause an allergic reaction in people who are allergic to the Asteraceae/Compositae plant family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Wormseed is unsafe for anyone to use, including those who are pregnant or breast-feeding. It is very poisonous.Allergy to ragweed and related plants: Wormseed may cause an allergic reaction in people who are allergic to the Asteraceae/Compositae plant family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others.
Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using wormseed for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of wormseed might be. Wormseed is poisonous when consumed in small amounts.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Wormseed interacts with any medicines. Before taking Wormseed, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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