APSITHIA

Absinthe or Artemisia or Levithochorto is a digestive stimulant. It increases the acidity of the stomach and the production of bile and improves the digestion and absorption of nutrients, thus helping in other diseases.

Hippocrates believed that it strengthens memory and logic, that it helps with pain in muscles, joints and connective tissues, strengthens vision, deepens sleep. Due to the last status in the villages, the pillows were filled with Absithia.

It can be used when we need a stimulant of the digestive system, ie an extremely useful drug for those who have poor digestion. It increases the acidity of the stomach and the production of bile and improves the digestion and absorption of nutrients, thus helping in other diseases.

It has a mild neurotonic effect that helps in cases of depression and reduces tension.

It can also be used as an emmenagogue as it helps to normalize menstruation. They use it for diabetes, obesity and rickets.

According to studies published in a derivative of the artemisia plant, artemesinin can kill 98% of breast cancer cells in less than 16 hours, without adversely affecting normal cells during the experiment.

Methods of preparation

As an infusion for diuresis, for renal colic, amenorrhea, stomach disorders and fever.

Pour a teaspoon of dried herb in a cup of boiling water and leave it for 10 minutes. Strain and drink up to three times a day.

The duration of treatment with wormwood should not exceed 2 weeks and always in small doses. It is always administered under the supervision of a specialist and never in cases of pregnancy.