Description
Botanical: Artemisia absinthium
Other common names: Absinthe, Artemisia, Green Fairy, Green Ginger, Absinthium, Old Woman, Southern Wood, Madderwort, Wermutkraut
Wormwood is long used by herbalists to eliminate worms and parasites from the body and as an aid for improving gallbladder, liver, gastric and vascular disorders, as well as migraine headaches. The herb is also said to calm the nerves and stimulate menstruation. Applied topically, Artemisia aids in healing wounds, skin ulcers, blemishes and insect bites.
Country of Origin: Hungary
Beneficial Uses:
Wormwood has been used as a powerful tool to fight worm (notably eliminate pinworm and roundworm) and other parasitic infestations in humans and animals. It has long been used as an anthelmintic that expels intestinal worms.
Wormwood aids in secretions of the gallbladder and liver and is an old and trusted remedy for biliousness and liver troubles, jaundice and gallbladder ailments.
Wormwood is a nervine tonic that nourishes the nervous system and, thus, eases stress and nervous disorders. As an herbal tranquilizer, the herb helps calm and soothe the nerves and reduces tension and anxiety.
Contraindications:
Wormwood should not be used by nursing mothers nor taken during pregnancy, as it is a uterine stimulant and can cause spontaneous abortion. Do not overuse; it may be habit forming with long-term use, and prolonged use may cause nausea, vertigo and insomnia. Do not exceed recommended dosage (many times the recommended amount). Should consult a doctor before using this product.
