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Chenopodium ambrosioides

Digestive

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Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

Aromatic annual herb from Central America widely used as culinary herb and vermifuge across Latin America.

Active Compounds

ascaridolep-cymenelimoneneflavonoidsterpenes

Traditional Uses

Traditional anthelmintic used throughout Mesoamerica and South America
Also used as culinary herb for beans

Modern Uses

Intestinal parasite treatment
Digestive aid
Anthelmintic action
Flatulence reduction

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: tea, essential_oil, other
Adult Dose: Tea: 1 tsp fresh herb per cup 2x/day short term
Child Dose: Not for children under 2; reduced dose for older children
Preparation Notes: Essential oil is toxic in high doses; restrict to tea preparations

Safety Information

Not recommended during pregnancy

Not recommended while nursing

Contraindications

Pregnancy
Children under 2
Kidney disease

Possible Side Effects

Neurotoxicity at high doses
Nausea
Liver toxicity from essential oil

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Chenopodium ambrosioides

Description

Active Compounds

Traditional Uses

Modern Uses

Contraindications

Possible Side Effects