Benefits of wormwood herb for slimming

Is wormwood useful for slimming?

Weight gain or obesity does not occur for one reason only, and there is no single solution to it, but there are many steps and simple procedures that can be taken, and that will lose weight gradually and healthily, as the best way to lose weight is to reduce of calories consumed throughout the day, in addition to increasing physical activities.

It is believed that consuming wormwood - as part of a healthy calorie-restricted diet - can help with weight loss. A study published in the Journal of Veterinary Science in 2015 showed; Wormwood herb contains artemisinic acid, and it has been noted that this compound has properties that reduce the process of fat formation (in English: Adipogenesis), in a study conducted on mice, but there is still a need to conduct more studies to confirm these results. on the human.

It should be noted here that a health care provider should be consulted before consuming any type of herbal supplement in the form of food, to ensure its safety for a person's condition, and to know the appropriate dose for him.

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The degree of safety of wormwood herb

Artemisia is Ibn Sina Mostly safe When taken orally in the amounts commonly found in foods and drinks, in the case of pregnancy and lactation It is potentially insecure Consuming wormwood in greater quantities than the quantities often found in food - such as those found in nutritional supplements or extracts -, as for breastfeeding women, there is no information showing how safe wormwood consumption is, and therefore it is advised to avoid using it until more information is known about its safety.

Cautions of using wormwood herb

As we mentioned earlier; It is recommended to talk to a doctor before taking any kind of nutritional supplement, especially for those who suffer from some conditions, as these people should consume wormwood with caution, and we mention the following from these cases:

• People with epilepsy: These people should consult a doctor before consuming wormwood, as it is believed that it may worsen their seizures.
• People who are allergic to certain plants: People who are allergic to plants of the aster family may also be allergic to wormwood, so a health care provider should be consulted to make sure it is safe for them before consuming it.
• Kidney patients: Patients who suffer from kidney disorders should avoid consuming wormwood oil, as there is concern that it may increase the risk of kidney failure, so it is advised to consult a private doctor before consuming wormwood for those suffering from kidney disease.
• People with porphyria: (in English: Porphyria); It is a rare genetic blood disorder, and people with it are advised to avoid using wormwood oil, because it contains a compound called Thujone, which may increase the body’s production of certain chemicals that make the condition of these patients worse.

Drug interactions with wormwood

Here are some of the types of medications that can interact with wormwood:

• Epilepsy drugs: It is possible that wormwood may interact with these medications, causing their condition to worsen.
• Warfarin: (in English: Warfarin), where only one report indicated that wormwood is likely to interfere with the functions of this drug, but this is not confirmed yet.

An overview of wormwood

The wormwood herb (scientific name: Artemisia) belongs to the asteraceae family (in English: Astraceae), and it is considered one of the largest and most widespread genus of the aster family. A large number of more than 500 species are distributed under the wormwood herb distributed in temperate regions of the continents of Asia. And Europe, and North America, and wormwood is a perennial herb that takes the form of small bushes, and wormwood can be eaten in several ways; it can be used to prepare tea, or consume nutritional supplements that are available in the form of tablets, powder, or extracts.