Spotlight on herbs: Wormwood

I thought that today we will explore the interesting herb, Wormwood, and also have a look at some trivia and images associated with it.

Wormwood is also known as:

• Absinthium
• Common Wormwood
• Green Ginger
• Grand Wormwood

The plant is common in Europe, Asia, North Africa, and North and South America; it is frost hardy and known to survive extremely harsh Northern Hemisphere winters.

Medicinal uses

Historically, as a medicine, Wormwood was used to induce childbirth, but was also used as a means to effect an abortion. It was also taken in a tea to help relieve digestive issues such as vomiting, diarrhoea and bloating.

In modern times, herbalists may prescribe Wormwood to assist in the removal of intestinal parasites. It can also be used in the garden to repel insects.

Trivia

The green faery: Absinthe is a highly alcoholic beverage derived from Wormwood, AKA Artemisia Absinthium.

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 NOTE: The publication of information regarding alternative therapies, herbalism, aromatherapy, and the like, in this blog does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your health care provider.