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Wormwood
Contributor: Ritatamar
Wormwood has been used for centuries as a moth repellent, general pesticide and as a tea or spray to repel slugs and snails.
Wormwood
Botanical Name: N.O. Compositae, Artemisia absinthium
• Introduction
• Medicinal Uses and Indications
• Available Forms of the Herb
• Side Effects/ Precautions
Introduction
Wormwood has been used for centuries as a moth repellent, general pesticide and as a tea or spray to repel slugs and snails. Before anyone knew of its toxicity it was often used as a worming medicine for people and animals. Wormwood is extremely bitter and is of no use as forage. Wormwood is very wholesome and used to be in much request by brewers for use instead of Hops. The leaves resist putrefaction, and have been on that account a principal ingredient in Antiseptic fomentations.
Medicinal Uses and Indications
The leaves are most commonly used but the flowery tops are the right part. If infused lightly, wormwood can strengthen digestion, correct aciditeds, and supply the place of gall.
Available Forms of the Herb
• Oil
• Powder
• Topical
• Pill
Side Effects/Precautions
Side effects may include, stomach pain, mental/mood changes, trouble sleeping, tremors, change in the amount of urine, seizures, numbness, unusual thirst.
Sources
Golden Harves Organics, LLC, 1997-2007
Botanical.com 1995
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