Fancy Grade Wormwood | Artemisia Absinthium

Description

Hand-processed Wormwood (Artemisia Absinthium).

Aroma: strong
Color: light greenish gray
Composition: mostly leaves with a small percentage of stems

Grade: Fancy USDA Certified Organic

Latin name: Artemisia Absinthium

Also called: Grand Wormwood, Absinthium, Wermout, Wermud, Wormit and Wormod.

Wormwood is a stemy plant. As you can see from the image, this product is very clean, hand-processed wormwood leaf.

History: It was used as a bitter for beer before hops and is used for flavoring in some other spirits and wines, including bitters vermouth and pelinkovac. Wormwood is quite fragrant and has a history of use in smoking blends, incense, and smudges. The Wormwood plant also has a history of medicinal use, aiding in stomach upset, general inflammation, and relaxation. More scientific research is needed to verify any medicinal claims.

Cautions: Wormwood may have interactions with pregnancy, nursing, or medications. People prone to allergies may have allergic reactions to Wormwood. Wormwood may exacerbate existing medical conditions.