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Artemisia absinthium
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
This herb may interact with medications you are taking. Review the interactions table below and consult your healthcare provider before use.
Wormwood is a perennial herb known historically as the key ingredient in absinthe. It has been used medicinally since ancient Egypt for digestive complaints and parasitic infections. Its compound artemisinin (from related species A. annua) won the Nobel Prize in 2015 for treating malaria.
Wormwood is a perennial herb known historically as the key ingredient in absinthe. It has been used medicinally since ancient Egypt for digestive complaints and parasitic infections. Its compound artemisinin (from related species A. annua) won the Nobel Prize in 2015 for treating malaria. Key active compounds include Absinthin, Artabsin, Thujone.
Absinthin, along with Artabsin and Thujone, are the primary bioactive compounds in Wormwood. These compounds stimulates digestive enzyme secretion and GI motility.
Digestive complaints
Supported by clinical evidence; more large-scale trials would strengthen findings
Loss of appetite
Supported by clinical evidence; more large-scale trials would strengthen findings
Parasitic infections
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Crohn's disease support
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Digestive bitter
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Antiparasitic
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Fever treatment
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
| Drug | Severity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Anticonvulsants (Phenobarbital) | Severe | Wormwood contains thujone which may lower the seizure threshold and counteract anticonvulsant medications. |
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