Artemisia Afra is an endemic African species in the Wormwood family of plants. When taken correctly it is extremely effective as a prophylactic for malaria. A person who has not taken Artemisia prophylactically can still be treated with it should they contract the disease. Artemisia has several key advantages: Its proven use in Africa for centuries without any side effects as an effective, non-toxic, and safe treatment. Artemisia induce a more rapid reduction of parasites than any other known anti-malarial drug.