Indications
Ingredients
For one cup of wormwood infusion, you will need:
- 1 to 2 grams of dried wormwood leaves
- About 200 ml of water
Preparation
- Boil the water and pour it over the wormwood leaves.
- Leave to infuse for 10 minutes (to get an effective dose of active substances).
- Filter if necessary.
Dosage
Drink a tea made from wormwood 30 minutes before meals in case of digestive problems.
In case of bloating or flatulence, take the tea after meals.
Contraindication
In pregnancy and lactation.
Duration of treatment and health risks
Wormwood-based treatments that exceed 2 to 3 weeks should be avoided.
Abuse or overdose can lead to dizziness and confusion states.
Observations
Wormwood tea is a bitter tonic that can act effectively against various digestive disorders.
Be careful with the amount of wormwood, because in excess it can be very bitter and simply unpalatable.
Ideally, you should not exceed 1 g of dried leaves (about a quarter of a teaspoon) or one fresh leaf.