Nordman Artemisia Afra

Nordman Artemisia Afra Capsules contain 400mg of dried Artemisia afra per capsule. The organically grown plant material is milled and encapsulated, with Nordman stating that its products are packaged in a laboratory operating according to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Artemisia afra, sometimes known as African Wormwood, is a highly aromatic indigenous African botanical with a long history of traditional use. It has traditionally been used for respiratory complaints, including coughs and colds, as well as general wellness.

Nordman markets this product specifically as an “Anti-Malaria Artemisia” and provides a dosing schedule for use when travelling to malaria areas. However, Artemisia afra should not be relied upon for malaria prophylaxis or treatment. There is insufficient clinical evidence to establish A. afra capsules as an effective malaria preventive, and using an unproven herbal prophylactic instead of recommended antimalarial medication can result in potentially life-threatening malaria.

The product is therefore more appropriately positioned as a traditional Artemisia afra botanical supplement, rather than as a malaria prophylactic or antimalarial medicine.

Key Benefits

• Provides 400mg dried Artemisia afra per capsule
• Made from organically grown Artemisia
• Traditional South African botanical
• Traditionally used for respiratory wellness
• Supports general botanical wellness
• Convenient capsule format
• Contains no additives, according to manufacturer
• Contains no added chemicals, according to manufacturer
• Contains no colourants, according to manufacturer
• Packaged in a laboratory operating according to GMP, according to manufacturer

Why Choose Nordman Artemisia Afra?

Nordman uses organically grown Artemisia afra that is dried, milled and encapsulated to provide 400mg of botanical material per capsule.

Unlike Artemisia annua (Sweet Wormwood), which naturally contains artemisinin, Artemisia afra does not contain meaningful artemisinin. The two Artemisia species should therefore not be treated as interchangeable.

Artemisinin-based combination therapies are established pharmaceutical treatments for malaria, but this does not mean that Artemisia herbal supplements are equivalent antimalarial medicines.

Key Ingredient

Artemisia afra – 400mg per Capsule

Artemisia afra, commonly known as African Wormwood, is an aromatic medicinal plant indigenous to southern and eastern Africa.

It has a history of traditional use relating to:

• Respiratory wellness
• Cough and cold-related comfort
• General seasonal wellness
• Traditional digestive support
• General botanical wellbeing

Research has investigated the phytochemistry and biological activity of Artemisia afra, but available evidence does not establish these capsules as a clinically proven treatment for respiratory infections, sinusitis or malaria.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains:

• Dried Artemisia afra – 400mg

According to the manufacturer, the Nordman range contains no additives, chemicals or colourants.

Directions for Use

The manufacturer supplies the following directions specifically in relation to travel to malaria areas:

Adults above 45kg:

• Take 2 capsules 1 day before entering the malaria area
• Take 2 capsules daily while in the area
• Continue with 2 capsules daily for 3 days after leaving

Adults under 45kg:

• Take 1 capsule 1 day before entering the malaria area
• The supplied manufacturer information then states 2 capsules daily while in the area
• Continue for 3 days after returning

Important: This manufacturer dosing schedule should not be relied upon as malaria prophylaxis. Travellers to malaria-risk areas should obtain destination-specific medical advice and use recommended malaria prevention measures, including appropriate antimalarial medication when indicated.

Suitable For

• Adults seeking traditional Artemisia afra supplementation
• Traditional respiratory wellness support
• Seasonal wellness support
• Those seeking a single-herb African botanical supplement

Warnings & Precautions

Do not use Nordman Artemisia Afra as a substitute for medically recommended malaria prophylaxis.

Malaria can progress rapidly and become life-threatening. Travellers to malaria-risk regions should obtain appropriate medical advice regarding antimalarial medication, mosquito-bite prevention and destination-specific malaria risk before travelling.

If fever, chills, sweating, headache, body aches or flu-like symptoms develop during or following travel to a malaria area, seek urgent medical assessment and disclose your travel history.

Do not attempt to treat suspected or confirmed malaria with Artemisia afra capsules.

Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take chronic medication.

Avoid use if you have a known allergy or sensitivity to Artemisia species or other plants in the Asteraceae family.

Do not exceed the recommended dosage unless advised by an appropriately qualified healthcare practitioner.

Keep out of reach of children.

Product Information

• Brand: Nordman
• Product: Artemisia Afra
• Botanical Name: Artemisia afra
• Common Name: African Wormwood
• Form: Capsules
• Strength: 400mg Dried Artemisia per Capsule
• Plant Source: Organically Grown, according to manufacturer
• Additives: No additives, according to manufacturer
• Colourants: No colourants, according to manufacturer
• Manufacturing: Packaged at a GMP-compliant laboratory, according to manufacturer
• Primary Focus: Traditional Respiratory & Botanical Wellness

Storage

Specific storage instructions were not supplied.

Store securely in a cool, dry place away from excessive heat and moisture, and keep out of reach of children.