Wormwood
Artemisia absinthium
An intensely bitter digestive and traditional anti-parasitic — the botanical behind absinthe.
Traditional use (european-folk): An intensely bitter digestive and traditional anti-parasitic — the botanical behind absinthe.
An intensely bitter digestive and traditional anti-parasitic — the botanical behind absinthe.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- An intensely bitter digestive and traditional anti-parasitic — the botanical behind absinthe.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Thujone is neurotoxic in excess (seizures); strictly short-term, low-dose use.
- Pregnancy
- Seizure disorders
- Prolonged/high-dose use
Thujone is neurotoxic in excess (seizures); strictly short-term, low-dose use.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.