View photos of the medicinal plant, Artemisia annua (Sweet Annie).

View photos of the medicinal plant, Artemisia frigida (Fringed sage).

View photos of the medicinal plant Artemisia tridentata (Sagebrush), profiled in Medicinal Plants of the American Southwest and Medicinal Plants of the Western Mountain States.

A passage from Medicinal Plants of the American Southwest:

When applied topically, Sagebrush is significantly antimicrobial and antifungal. Various external preparations are all useful in inhibiting numerous Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and fungal varieties. From ringworm and athlete’s foot to wounds and ulcers that need some infection fighting help, the plant is powerful. Compounding this influence is Sagebrush’s analgesic effect. Acute pain from contusions, sprains, and blows along with chronic pain from rheumatoid arthritis or bothersome old sport injuries, are all quieted.

A passage from Medicinal Plants of the Western Mountain States:

Broadly antimicrobial and anti–parasitic, Sagebrush has long been hailed as a treatment for food and water borne illnesses, be them from Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli, or other pathogenic organisms responsible for food poisoning. Modern and traditional findings support the plant being used in amebic infections (i.e. montezuma’s revenge/traveler’s diarrhea) and as a broad spectrum vermifuge. Pinworms and roundworms are the surest
parasites Sagebrush will eliminate.

Due to Sagebrush’s thujone and related essential oil content, do not use it during pregnancy or while nursing. Additionally, its use should be discontinued if dizziness, nausea, or headache occurs. Consider Sagebrush for
short–term use only (1–2 weeks concurrently).