Article Nº 2128 Plant Vol. II · p. 540
Losna (Artemisia argentea)
Losna (Artemisia argentea) is a native woody composite plant, grown in gardens and found wild in parts of Madeira and Porto Santo, used locally as an emmenagogue.
A native composite with woody stems, whitish leaves that are 1–2-pinnatisect with very narrow segments, and small flower heads forming a panicle. It is cultivated in kitchen gardens and gardens, and grows wild at Ponta do Sol, Calheta and Porto Santo. Although Madeirans use it only as an emmenagogue, it may also be useful as a tonic and vermifuge.
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