Artemisia absinthium Compositae

Wormwood

Appears in

Complete Book of Herbs

By Geraldene Holt

Published 1991

About

Wormwood contains a volatile oil containing thujyl and absinthol, carotene and vitamin C. The herb has been used as a bitter tonic and to expel worms since the time of Dioscorides.

To restore appetite at any time but especially after a bout of flu or other such debilitating illness, see under HOP for a useful mixture. Wormwood should not be used for self-medication, and should not be taken at all during pregnancy.

Part of

Indoor Herbal

Medicinal Herb Directory

Spotted a problem? Let us know!

The licensor does not allow printing of this title