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Artemisia tridentata

Respiratory

PregnancyNursing

Last updated Mar 30, 2026

Description

Iconic Great Basin North American shrub used by Great Basin tribes for respiratory, fever, and ceremonial use.

Active Compounds

camphorthujone1,8-cineolesesquiterpenes

Traditional Uses

Respiratory conditions in Great Basin indigenous medicine
Fever treatment
Ceremonial use
Anti-rheumatic

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial effects
Expectorant
Anti-inflammatory
Insect repellent

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: tea, topical, other
Adult Dose: 2-4 g dried herb as tea; poultice on joints
Child Dose: Not established
Preparation Notes: Steep dried herb; apply poultice for rheumatism.

Safety Information

Not recommended during pregnancy

Not recommended while nursing

Contraindications

Pregnancy
Epilepsy - thujone
Liver disease

Possible Side Effects

GI upset
Mild CNS effects in excess

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Artemisia tridentata

Description

Active Compounds

Traditional Uses

Modern Uses

Contraindications

Possible Side Effects