Wormwood Herb Organic
Wormwood Artemisia absinthium (L.)
Why Wormwood? Wormwood’s bitter properties are often used to support a healthy functioning liver in healthy adults. It’s no wonder this herb is referred to by some as “green ginger”. While wormwood has a low therapeutic margin and is very strong (see cautions below), wormwood is a soothing and can calm normal, everyday inflammation in the body.
Benefits: Wormwood supports the body’s natural liver functions. It has a soothing effect, and is often used to soothe normal, everyday aches and pains and calm inflammation caused during daily life.
Formula:
WORMWOOD ELIXIR
Chopped pumpkin Cucurbita pepo seeds: 2 to 4 tablespoons
Honey: 2 tablespoons
Wormwood Artemisia absinthium infusion: 1 tablespoon
Water: 1 cup
Mix all the ingredients and simmer together until half of the original quantity remains. Add honey to the strained mixture. Use one teaspoon, three to six times a day.
Check out Dorene's article on Wormwood. This article was first published in the International Herb of the Year 2014 Book “Artemisia ssp (Wormwood, Tarragon, et al.)”
Cautions and Contraindications:
Quality Assured: Our organic wormwood is grown in Albania & Bulgaria. This herb is Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth and grown without the use of genetic engineering, artificial fertilizers, or pesticides.
If using this herb, we recommend seeking the guidance of a registered herbalist and/or your trusted holistic health physician.