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An African wormwood is a variety of aromatic African plant, with medicinal uses, Latin name Artemisia afra.

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In which country does the Wormwood plant Artemisia afra grow?

This plant occurs throughout the countries of Africa. It can be found right from Ethiopia down to South Africa. Horticulturally, it would grow anywhere else that has a climate similar to these areas.


What is an artemisia?

An artemisia is an aromatic flowering plant of the genus Artemisia, including wormwood, sagebrush, and tarragon.


Will wormwood hit earth?

Yes, but it will only fall upon the rivers and fountains of waters, according to the word of God, in Revelation 8 verse 10 it says that the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountain of waters. verse 11 says, and the name of the star is called wormwood, and the third part of the water became wormwood and many men died of the waters because they were made bitter. This means the water will taste fine but it will be poisoned by God the creator of every thing on the earth to fulfill his prophecy.


What is artemisinin plant?

Artemisinin is a compound derived from the sweet wormwood plant, scientifically known as Artemisia annua. This plant has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries and is renowned for its effectiveness in treating malaria. Artemisinin and its derivatives are now key components in antimalarial therapies, significantly reducing mortality rates from the disease. The cultivation of sweet wormwood has increased due to the growing global demand for these lifesaving treatments.


What are the common names of the mugwort plant?

Common artemisia, felon herb, St. John's herb, chrysanthemum weed, sailor's tobacco, and moxa.