Wormwood

Overview – Somewhat notorious for being an ingredient in absinthe and other alcohols such as
vermouth, wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), woodworm is an herb that has used as far back as
the ancient Greek city-states for treating poison intake and for killing off insects, though today it
is especially renowned for its ability to stimulate the digestive system. It also has a detoxifying
effect and will help to clear out the digestive tract and intestines. It has a further clam to fame by
being the second bitterest herb discovered at the time this article was written. The bitterest herb
is Rue.

It has antiseptic, pain relieving, antipyretic (body temperature normalizing), antispasmodic,

febrifuge (temperature normalizing), insecticidal, and anthelmintic (parasite killing) properties.

In addition, wormwood is one of the few herbs that have gained some mainstream recognition as
a powerful natural remedy. There will always be some suppression of studies and evidence by
Pharma Man, but slowly they do become undeniable, especially as doctor-prescribed medications
lose their effectiveness, breed superbacteria or superviruses, and cause harmful side effects.

What it Can Treat – Pain, Malaria, Cancer, Parasites, Digestive Problems, Insect Bites, Candida,
Arthritis, Muscle Sprain, Fever, Chills, Irregular Menstruation, Nerve Damage, Nerve Problems,
Loss of Appetite, Gallbladder Disorders, Stomach Disorders, Blemishes, Ulcers, Bloating,
Flatulence, Dyspepsia, Bacterial Infections

Treatment and Dosage– Wormwood is commonly found in tea, tincture, and capsule form, and
also can be applied topically in the form of Wormwood Oil. Those who have digestive problems or
inadequate amounts of stomach acid would do well to take wormwood before each meal,
preferably in tincture form.

In capsule form, take 100-200 mg per day in an empty stomach.

Apply wormwood in liquid form (Wormwood Oil) topically to insect bites, skin blemishes, or other
affected areas.

How it Works – The two main active ingredients in wormwood that work to treat the ailments
listed above are artemisinin and thujone. Artemisinin, in particular, is the substance that is often
used to treat malaria as well as cancer. One clinical study that tested the antibacterial activity of
the Artemisia species showed that “the obtained results confirm the justification of extracts of
Artemisia species use in traditional medicine as treatment for microbial infections” (University of
Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi).

Other substances contained include Choline and flavonoids.

Toxicity – Pregnant or nursing women should not take wormwood. Do not take for more than 4
weeks straight. Do not give animals or pets wormwood as a remedy for their parasites or worms.
It is too potent for them and they will suffer side effects. Do no exceed the recommended dosage.

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