WORMUT TEA, 300 g

Instructions for use for the article wormwood tea

Wormwood tea is a tea made from the wormwood herb (Artemisia absinthium L.).This product is available without a prescription.It is used for loss of appetite, digestive problems with mild cramps in the gastrointestinal area, feeling of fullness, flatulence and for cramp-like, functional disorders in the bile duct area.

Areas of application

Wormwood tea is used for mild cramp-like gastrointestinal and bile complaints, a feeling of fullness, flatulence and loss of appetite.

Dosage and instructions for use

Adults should take 1.5 grams (about a teaspoon) of wormwood tea twice daily, either 30 minutes before or after a meal.The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

To use, pour boiling water (approx. 150 ml) over the tea and pour it through a tea strainer after about 10-15 minutes.Without medical advice, the medicine should not be used for longer than a week if the symptoms do not improve or the symptoms recur regularly.

There are no known symptoms of overdose.Particular attention should be paid to careful dosage for infants, small children and the elderly.A dosage prescribed by the doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet and should therefore be used according to his instructions.

Contraindications

Wormwood tea should not be used if you are hypersensitive to the ingredients.Children under 12 years of age should generally not use the medicine.There is no information available during pregnancy and breastfeeding, so medical or pharmacist advice should be sought.

Side effects

There are currently no known side effects for wormwood tea.If you experience any discomfort or changes during treatment, you should consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Composition

The active ingredient in wormwood tea is wormwood, containing 1 gram per dose.

Mode of action

The ingredients of wormwood tea come from the wormwood plant and act as a natural mixture.The plant is a shrub up to 1.5 meters high with silvery, hairy, feathery leaves and yellow flowers.It occurs in Europe, Western Asia and North America.The main ingredients are essential oils (thujone) and sesquiterpene bitter substances (absinthin).The plant parts used are mainly extracts and juice of the dried herb.

The bitter substances and essential oils contained in wormwood lead to an increased release of gastric juice, stimulate the appetite and support digestion.

Important notes

Caution is advised if you are allergic to ascorbic acid (vitamin C), composite plants (e.g. arnica, marigold, yarrow, echinacea, chamomile), spices, essential oils, turpentine oil and phenol (e.g. pyrogallol, triclosan, vanillin).

Storage

Wormwood tea should be protected from moisture and stored in the dark, for example in a tightly closed container or in a cardboard box.

Manufacturer

Alexander Weltecke GmbH & Co KG, Auf dem Knuf 15, 59073 Hamm