Estafiate

Organic Estafiate
Also called Mexican Wormwood, Silver Wormwood, or Artemisia ludoviciana
A sacred silver-green herb from the Artemisia family, used for centuries in Mexican, Native American, and Central American traditions. Known for its strong aromatic scent and deeply bitter flavor. 100% wild-harvested, naturally caffeine-free, and Dr. Sebi approved.

Alkaline health benefits
Estafiate is a revered bitter tonic with powerful cleansing properties:

Digestive & gut support: Traditional bitter used to stimulate digestive juices, ease bloating, gas, and indigestion. Used to calm upset stomach, nausea, and “empacho” — supports overall gut health
Parasite & microbe defense: Contains sesquiterpene lactones and artemisinin compounds studied for anti-parasitic, antifungal, and antibacterial activity. Traditional remedy used to help the body expel intestinal worms
Liver & gallbladder cleanser: Bitter principles promote bile flow and support liver detoxification. Used in folk medicine to purify the blood and support liver function
Respiratory relief: Inhaled as steam or taken as tea for cough, bronchitis, colds, and to help clear mucus from lungs
Anti-inflammatory: Flavonoids and terpenoids help calm systemic inflammation. Used traditionally for arthritis, rheumatism, and sore muscles
Nerve & pain support: Considered a nervine in Mexican herbalism. Used to ease headaches, nerve pain, and menstrual cramps
Fever reducer: Diaphoretic action helps the body release heat. Traditional remedy for fevers and malaria
Antioxidant rich: Provides phenolic compounds that combat oxidative stress and support cellular health
Topical uses: Applied as a wash or poultice for wounds, sores, skin irritations, and insect bites due to antimicrobial properties
Spiritual cleansing: Burned as incense or used in baths in curanderismo for energetic and spiritual clearing

Taste & use
Strongly bitter, aromatic, and camphor-like. A true “bitter is better” herb.

How to use: Steep 1 tsp dried leaves 5-10 minutes for tea. Bitter taste can be softened with key lime. Used in herbal baths, steam inhalations, and topical washes. Also prepared as tincture. Start with small amounts due to potency.

What makes it different
Estafiate is one of the most respected digestive and cleansing bitters in the Americas. Unlike sweet herbs, its bitterness is the medicine — signaling the liver, gallbladder, and digestive system to activate. Wild-harvested and sun-dried to preserve volatile oils and bioactive compounds.