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Botanical name: Artemisia dracunculus (or vulgaris)
Dragon's mugwort, French Tarragon
Family Compositae/ Asteraceae, the sunflower family
Therapeutic actions
Anti-bacterial: destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria
Anti-tumoral:
Anti-infectious:
Anti-inflammatory: alleviate inflammation throughout the body
Anti-malarial:
Antiseptic: destroys or controls pathogenic bacteria. Used topically
Anti-spasmodic: prevents and eases spasms and relieves cramps
Anti-viral: destroy and inhibit the spread of viruses
Anthelmintic: destroy or expel parasitic worms
Diuretic: increases the secretion and expulsion of urine
Emmenagogue: stimulates, regulates, and normalizes menstruation
Hepatoprotective:
Hypotensive: lowers blood pressure
Immunomodulatory:
Laxative: aids bowel evacuation
Stimulant: stimulates the physiological functions of the body