Wormwood

Scientific Name: Artemisia absinthium

Description

Silvery bitter herb with strong aroma.

Therapeutic Properties

Bitter digestive; Anthelmintic (trad.)

Temperament

Cool

How to Use

Tincture; Tea

Dosage

Small, short-term; per label

Precautions

Thujone neurotoxicity at high dose; pregnancy contraindicated

Replacement / Alternatives

Gentian; Quassia

References

VASCAN; Native American Ethnobotany