Wormwood Tops (Artemisia absinthium)

A herbal food supplement

BOTANICAL NAME

Artemisia absinthium

COMMON NAMES

Wormwood, White Sage, Common Wormwood

FAMILY

Compositae (Asteraceae)

DESCRIPTION

Primarily a bitter herb used for a wide range of conditions from worm infestations to depression and indigestion.

PART SUPPLIED

The loose dried tops.

AVAILABLE AS

100g / 500g Pouch. Not currently available to customers in the EU.

SUITABLE FOR

Vegetarians and vegans.

DIRECTIONS

Infusion: 1 teaspoon of herb to a cup of cold water. Pour boiling water over the herb and leave to infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Flavour with lemon, ginger or honey if desired. Drink 3 times a day unless otherwise told by a medical herbalist.

Alternatively add half a teaspoon (2.5 ml) of tincture to a cup of warm water for a quick alternative to tea.

The herb can be added as a flavouring to gin, vodka and other infusions.

CAUTIONS

Maximum of 6g per day may be taken as a powder or capsules. Not all herbs are suitable in pregnancy, breastfeeding or for young children, or if you are unwell, or taking any medication. If in doubt, please ask us, your medical herbalist or healthcare practitioner.