Artemisia absinthium

Wormwood

(traditional use) Common wormwood is an herb in the Artemisia genus native to Europe, North America, and Siberia. It has the characteristic grayish white downy leaves common to the artemisias and small yellow flower buds, and grows as a weed along fences and roadsides. It was traditionally used as a bitter tonic and carminative to support healthy appetite levels and gastrointestinal function, and a healthy flora balance in the digestive tract. The plants in the Artemisia family are known for their extreme bitterness, which was used to stimulate secretions from the gastrointestinal tract and liver. It was often used to cleanse the digestive tract of parasites and toxins during febrile illness. Wormwood was also used to support the nervous system when taken in small amounts. It was used as a chief ingredient in the notorious preparation of absinthe liqueur, to which the name absinthium refers. It was once believed that the psychotropic activity and toxicity of absinthe were due to the thujone content, however modern analysis has demonstrated that only minor amounts of this compound were present, and the effects may have been due to the copper and antimony adulterants as well as the high ethanol content.

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What is Wormwood Used For?

Supports healthy digestive tract function

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Traditional Health Benefits of Wormwood

Digestive Support Digestive Support Immune Support Immune Support
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What is Wormwood Used For?

Supports healthy digestive tract function

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Traditional Health Benefits of Wormwood

Digestive Support Digestive Support Immune Support Immune Support

Products Featuring Wormwood

Gaia Herbs Wormwood Black Walnut Supreme for Digestive Support || 1 oz Gaia Herbs Wormwood Black Walnut Supreme supplement facts || 1 oz

Wormwood Black Walnut Supreme

Traditionally for GI tract health*

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wormwood is referred to as Qing Hao and has been used for over 2,000 years to help with occasional digestive complaints.* Gaia Herbs Wormwood Black Walnut Supreme blends this and other herbs traditionally used for gastrointestinal (GI) tract health.*

  • Traditionally for GI tract health.*
  • Our unique formula features Sweet Wormwood, Wormwood and Ginger.
  • With fresh green hulls of Black Walnuts, extracted fresh immediately after harvest to preserve full spectrum compounds for optimal potency.
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Active Constituents of Wormwood
absinthin, anabsinthin, artabsin, resins, and various organic acids
Parts Used
Aerial Parts
Additional Resources
1.) Mills and Bone. The Essential Guide to Herbal Safety. Churchill Livingstone: 2005 Feb;14(2-3):87-95. Epub 2007 Jan 19. 2.) Weiss R & Fintelmann V. Herbal Medicine, 2nd ed. Thieme: 2000 3.) Gambelunghe C, Melai P. Absinthe: enjoying a new popularity among young people? Forensic Sci Int 2002;130:183-6.
Important Precautions
Not for use during pregnancy or lactation. If you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical drugs please consult your doctor prior to use. Not for long term use.
Disclaimer
This information in our Herbal Reference Guide is intended only as a general reference for further exploration, and is not a replacement for professional health advice. This content does not provide dosage information, format recommendations, toxicity levels, or possible interactions with prescription drugs. Accordingly, this information should be used only under the direct supervision of a qualified health practitioner such as a naturopathic physician.

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