Wormwood

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Traditional Background

Wormwood is a classic bitter herb used to prime digestion and for periodic cleansing programs.

Active Constituents

Sesquiterpene lactones, essential oils and pronounced bitters responsible for its tonic actions.

Traditional Uses

Digestive bitter stimulate gastric and bile secretions.
Traditional cleanse protocols often combined with black walnut and clove.

Wormwood is used for various digestion problems such as loss of appetite, upset stomach, gall bladder disease, and intestinal spasms. Anti parasitic.

Properties

Bitter tonic, aromatic, carminative.

Important Notes and Warnings

Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding. High doses and long use are not advised due to thujone. Interacts with some medicines.

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Educational information only; not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.