Antiparasitic

What is wormwood and why is it traditional?

Wormwood, Artemisia absinthium, is a bitter herb from Europe and Asia. Bitter herbs have long been used in traditional practice to support digestion, and wormwood is among the best known of them.

Its strong taste is why it usually comes in capsules or drops rather than as a tea.

Clove and pumpkin seed: familiar ingredients

Clove is part of every packet of pilau masala and has been traded along the Swahili coast for centuries. In traditional herbal practice it is valued for digestive comfort.

Pumpkin seeds have a long traditional place in digestive formulas in many cultures, and roasted malenge seeds are already a favourite Kenyan snack.

Which hygiene habits matter most?

Wash hands with soap after using the toilet and before cooking or eating. Drink boiled or treated water, wash fruit and vegetables well, and cook meat and fish thoroughly.

Wear shoes outdoors and help children wash their hands often. These simple habits protect the whole family every day.

When should you see a doctor?

Stomach pain, diarrhoea that does not settle, weight loss without a reason or visible worms all need a visit to a doctor or clinic for testing and the right treatment.