Common Name:

Wormwood

Botanical Name:

Artemisia absinthium

Short Description:

Wormwood is a powerfully bitter herb traditionally used to stimulate digestion, expel parasites, and support liver function. It's also a key ingredient in traditional bitters and was historically used in absinthe.

🌿 Looking to support your digestion or liver naturally? Browse our herbal blends inspired by these traditional uses: Digestive Support Tea and Spring Awakening — a gentle liver & detox blend.

Parts Used:

Aerial parts (primarily leaves and flowering tops, dried)

Actions:

Bitter tonic, antiparasitic, choleretic, antimicrobial, nervine (mild and paradoxical)

Energetics:

Warming, drying, very bitter

Body Systems:

Digestive, hepatic, immune, nervous

Spiritual/Energetic Uses:

Protective and boundary-enforcing. Wormwood clears deep energetic stagnation and repels unwanted spiritual or emotional influences. It's often used in cleansing rituals and protection work.

Planetary/Dosha Associations:

Planetary: Mars and Saturn
Dosha: Balances Kapha; may aggravate Pitta and Vata in excess

Safety Notes:

Use in very small doses and short-term only. Not for use in pregnancy or with ulcers. Contains thujone, a compound that can be neurotoxic in high doses — avoid prolonged or excessive use. Best used in tincture or bitters blends under professional guidance.

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If wormwood's digestive and liver-supportive properties resonate with you, these herbal blends from our apothecary are a great place to start:

• Digestive Support Tea — A gentle, soothing blend with fennel, ginger, peppermint, and chamomile to ease digestion after meals.
• Spring Awakening — A liver and kidney support tea with dandelion, nettle, and lemon balm for seasonal renewal and gentle detoxification.

As always, consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new herbal regimen.