ARTEMISIA AFRA
\ˌɑːtɪmˈɪzi͡əɹ ɐfɹˈa], \ˌɑːtɪmˈɪziəɹ ɐfɹˈa], \ˌɑː_t_ɪ_m_ˈɪ_z_iə_ɹ ɐ_f_ɹ_ˈa]\
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A South African species, is tonic, antispasmodic and anthelmintic; and has been used in debility of the stomach, visceral obstructions, jaundice and hypochondriasis. It is taken in infusion, decoction and tincture. A strong infusion is used by the Cape Colonists as a collyrium in weakness of the eyes; and the pounded leaves and stalks are employed as discutients in oedema and sugillations.
By Robley Dunglison
