Worm Wood Oil

Botanical Name : Artemisia Annua
Plant Part : Root
Extraction : Steam Distillation
Origin : India
Category

Product Description:

This perennial herb grows up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) and has a whitish stem, silvery-green, divided leaves covered with silky, fine hairs, and pale yellow flowers. Wormwood (Artemisia annua) is commonly confused with Absinthe (Artemisia absinthium).

Product Color:

Pale to dark yellow liquid.

Common Uses:

This specie of Wormwood is commonly known as “Redstem Wormwood”. It is reputed to be a treatment for jaundice, hepatitis and inflammation of the gall bladder. The plant is considered to be an antipyretic, antiseptic, cholagogue, diuretic and vasodilator.

Blends Well With

Not known

History

Wormwood is native to Asia and is considered to have toxic components.

Caution:

Wormwood Essential Oil is a toxin, neurotoxin and an abortifacient. Avoid use if pregnant.

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