WORMWOOD | Artemisia absenthium
This gorgeous herb, notorious for its role in the making of absinthe, is a wonder to have in your home apothecary and one to use sparingly. Ghastly bitter, wormwood has been used to treat various ailments, including digestive issues, fevers, and parasites.
A plant rich in lore, it has been known to be protective and cleansing and has been used in various rituals and practices all over the world. The ancient Egyptians revered the moon as a symbol of renewal and regeneration, and they likely incorporated wormwood into their rituals and ceremonies during lunar phases. During the Middle Ages, wormwood was commonly used in herbal medicine and magical practices throughout Europe. It was believed to have protective qualities against evil spirits and malevolent forces.
Tusser’s 1577 July’s Husbandry stated:
“'While Wormwood hath seed get a handful or twaine
To save against March, to make flea to refraine:
Where chamber is sweeped and Wormwood is strowne,
What saver is better (if physick be true)
For places infected than Wormwood and Rue?
It is a comfort for hart and the braine
And therefore to have it it is not in vaine.”
Perhaps try wormwood as an insecticide at home, hanging bundles or spreading handfuls of the dry herb in corners or doorways.
Part: Leaves
Sold by the ounce
This gorgeous herb, notorious for its role in the making of absinthe, is a wonder to have in your home apothecary and one to use sparingly. Ghastly bitter, wormwood has been used to treat various ailments, including digestive issues, fevers, and parasites.
A plant rich in lore, it has been known to be protective and cleansing and has been used in various rituals and practices all over the world. The ancient Egyptians revered the moon as a symbol of renewal and regeneration, and they likely incorporated wormwood into their rituals and ceremonies during lunar phases. During the Middle Ages, wormwood was commonly used in herbal medicine and magical practices throughout Europe. It was believed to have protective qualities against evil spirits and malevolent forces.
Tusser’s 1577 July’s Husbandry stated:
“'While Wormwood hath seed get a handful or twaine
To save against March, to make flea to refraine:
Where chamber is sweeped and Wormwood is strowne,
What saver is better (if physick be true)
For places infected than Wormwood and Rue?
It is a comfort for hart and the braine
And therefore to have it it is not in vaine.”
Perhaps try wormwood as an insecticide at home, hanging bundles or spreading handfuls of the dry herb in corners or doorways.
Part: Leaves
Sold by the ounce
This gorgeous herb, notorious for its role in the making of absinthe, is a wonder to have in your home apothecary and one to use sparingly. Ghastly bitter, wormwood has been used to treat various ailments, including digestive issues, fevers, and parasites.
A plant rich in lore, it has been known to be protective and cleansing and has been used in various rituals and practices all over the world. The ancient Egyptians revered the moon as a symbol of renewal and regeneration, and they likely incorporated wormwood into their rituals and ceremonies during lunar phases. During the Middle Ages, wormwood was commonly used in herbal medicine and magical practices throughout Europe. It was believed to have protective qualities against evil spirits and malevolent forces.
Tusser’s 1577 July’s Husbandry stated:
“'While Wormwood hath seed get a handful or twaine
To save against March, to make flea to refraine:
Where chamber is sweeped and Wormwood is strowne,
What saver is better (if physick be true)
For places infected than Wormwood and Rue?
It is a comfort for hart and the braine
And therefore to have it it is not in vaine.”
Perhaps try wormwood as an insecticide at home, hanging bundles or spreading handfuls of the dry herb in corners or doorways.
Part: Leaves
Sold by the ounce
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Just a small dose of this powerful plant is needed! Take as a tincture - really a drop or two will do! Or blend it with other complimentary bitter herbs. Perhaps try an herbal wash of wormwood during a new or full moon by making a tea of wormwood and washing yourself with it, cleansing body and spirit with these medicinal waters.
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Anti-parasitic, bitter, digestive stiumulant
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Organically grown in Oregon.
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These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
