> Supplement Index > Wormwood / Artemisia absinthium > Wormwood General Information Wormwood Uses & Scientific Evidence For Wormwood Dosage Information Wormwood Safety & Interaction Information Buy Wormwood Supplements and Products - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Wormwood General Information In ancient folklore, Wormwood was said to counteract the effects of poisoning by hemlock, toadstools, and sea dragon bites. The Wormwood plant was important among the Mexicans, who celebrated their great festival of the Goddess of Salt with women who were adorned with Wormwood garland, and performed a ceremonial dance. Wormwood is one of the most bitter herbs known, but is very wholesome. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Wormwood Uses & Scientific Evidence For Today Wormwood is used as a mild sedative. This herb eliminates worms, increases stomach acidity, and lowers a fever. It can help you regain appetite. Wormwood has also been used to treat liver, gallbladder, gastric, and vascular disorders, and migraine. This herb can be used topically for wounds, skin ulcers, blemishes, and insect bites. It is often used with black walnut for the removal of parasites. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Wormwood Dosage Information Wormwood comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. It is best to consult with a physician for internal use. For topical applications read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Wormwood Safety & Interaction Information Wormwood contains thujone, a narcotic poison that can damage the nervous system and cause mental deterioration. The levels vary considerably among the different species, however, and usually very high doses over a period of years are required before any effects are noted. Do not use while pregnant or nursing. Those with bleeding problems should also avoid the herb as large doses can be toxic. Wormwood can also be habit forming if using over an extended period of time. Safety in young children or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not known. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Wormwood Supplements and Products Below