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Description
Medicinal Usage
Wormwood is used as a bitter tonic to stimulate appetite and aid digestion. It is also used for liver and gall bladder disorders. All of the Artemicias mentioned above possess emmenagogic, vermifuge, diuretic, and antiseptic qualities.
A. absinthium contains thujone as the major component of the essential oil along with beta-caryophyllene, pinene, sabinene, phellandrene, and azulenes. Absinthin - a bitter principle-is found in the leaves as well. In large doses, thujone causes convulsions.
Wormwood and Roman wormwood are used to flavor vermouth. Wormwood was the main ingredient in the now outlawed alcoholic beverage absinthe. Studies have suggested that absinthe's effects may be similar to marijuana, as they may both interact with the same central nervous system receptors.
General Herb Information
A. absinthium, common wormwood, is a coarse sprawling perennial native to Europe and naturalized in the northeastern United States. This bitter-tasting herb reaches a four-foot height and has finely divided gray leaves with rounded oblong segments. The nodding, one-eighth inch wide, yellow flowers are difficult to imagine as members of the same family to which sunflowers belong. They bloom in late summer.
A. abrotanum, southernwood, is a shrubby perennial, usually aboutthree feet tall. The finely divided leaves are smooth and green, with narrow linear leaf segments. The tiny yellowish-white flowers are seldom seen in the herb garden.
A. vulgaris, mugwort, is a six-foot perennial with a creeping rhizome, native to Eurasia. The four inch-long, oval, divided leaves are dark green on the upper surface with tiny whitish hairs underneath. The purple-red, one-eighth inch wide flowers occur in loose panicles in late summer. Its close relative, A. Douglasiana, is similar in appearance and native to the western United States.
A. pontica, Roman wormwood, is the most delicate appearing Artemisia. It is a short (two-foot) shrubby perennial native to southeastern Europe. The leaves are finely divided and covered with tiny gray hairs. The one-eighth inch wide pale yellow flowers are borne on loose panicles.
These plants are easily propagated by root division with the exception of southernwood which is best propagated from cuttings. Root divisions can be made in the spring or fall. The wormwoods can be grown from seed, but the seed is tiny and difficult to handle. Sow on the soil's surface, as it needs light to germinate. Germination takes place in about three weeks. Give plants eighteen-inch spacings.
Wormwoods will do best in a fairly rich or poor dry soil. Partial shade or full sun are tolerable. A neutral to slightly alkaline soil is best. Both mugwort and Roman wormwood spread by root runners and must be given room to spread or be kept under control. The leaves of wormwood secrete a bitter principle which inhibits the growth of other plants. Give wormwood at least a three-foot buffer between it and adjacent plants. Mints and oregano growing within three feet of the wormwood were about six inches high, where plants outside the perimeter were two feet tall and lush. Wormwoods are winter hardy. The whole herb is harvested when plants come into bloom.
The leaves of wormwood and southernwood can be placed in drawers to deter moths and beetles. Replenish the supply every six months.
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Directions
Take 1 capsule with a glass of water at nealtimes, twice daily for a two to three week period. Discontinue use for at least two weeks before restarting for another two to three week period.
Cautions
This product is not recommended if you are pregnant or lactating.
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Long term continuous use can cause nausea, restlessness, vertigo, vomiting, and/or insomnia.
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