Artemisia Afra or African Wormwood also referred to as Lengana in Sesotho and Umhlonyane in SiZulu is one of South Africa’s most well known Indigenous Teas.
Benefits of Artemisia Afra:
Respiratory Health: It is a traditional treatment for asthma, acute bronchitis and hay fever.
Healthy Fluid Balance: It is a traditional treatment for heartburn, flatulence and gout.
40g Makes 30 – 40 servings.
Ingredients: Ingredients: Artemisia Afra loose leaf tea (Wild Harvested / Organic)
Artemisia Brewing instructions:
Add 1 tbl. spoon of tea leaves into a 1L teapot, pour in hot water, and steep for 3-5 minutes depending on required strength. When the tea is ready, pour it into your tea cup through a mesh kitchen strainer or slotted spoon to keep tea leaves out.
Add honey or sugar to taste.
Artemisia tea should not be consumed as a medicine for periods of time longer than three to four weeks. Even during the therapeutic period, you must be careful not to overuse wormwood.
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