The stems rise about a foot or 18 inches in height. The leaves are twice pinnatifid, with narrow, linear segments, and, like the whole plant, are covered on both sides with a white cottony down. The small, oblong flower-heads each containing three to six tubular florets - are of a yellowish or brownish tint; they are arranged in racemes, sometimes drooping, sometimes erect.
Stomach problems, measles and sporadic fever (stem decoction); asthma (plant); liver damage, for anthelmintic purposes.
Contraindication
The plant is poisonous if used in large quantities. Even small quantities have been known to cause nervous disorders, convulsions, insomnia etc. Just the scent of the plant has been known to cause headaches and nervousness in some people.
Reference
Chandel et al., Biodiversity in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in India.
Uniyal et al., Medicinal Flora of Garhwal Himalayas. Janbaz KH. Gilani AH. Evaluation of the protective potential of Artemisia maritima extract on acetaminophen.
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