Overview

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.

Uses & Effectiveness ?

We currently have no information for WORMSEED overview.

Side Effects

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.

Special Precautions and Warnings

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.

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.

Interactions ?

We currently have no information for WORMSEED overview.

Dosing

There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of wormseed might be. Wormseed is poisonous when consumed in small amounts.
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