Wormwood leaf (aerial parts) Tea
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Wormwood leaf (aerial parts) Tea
$2.00
Sale price
$2.00
Regular price
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$2.00/oz
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is a potent bitter herb known for supporting digestion, fighting parasites, and reducing inflammation, though its active chemical thujone carries significant neurotoxic risks if misused.
Steep Time: 5-10 minutes
Taste: Strongly bitter
Pairs well with: peppermint leaf, caraway or fennel seed. Raw honey or Lemon peels
Actions and Key Properties
Antiparasitic: Traditional use for expelling intestinal worms and roundworms.
Bitter Tonic: Stimulates taste receptors to increase saliva, stomach acid, and digestive enzymes.
Anti-inflammatory: Helps suppress cytokine activity to reduce joint and tissue swelling.
Antimicrobial: Exhibits lab-tested activity against certain bacteria and fungi.
Effects Across Select Body Systems
Digestive System: Stimulates appetite, eases bloating, and boosts gastric juices.
Nervous System: High doses or concentrated thujone can overstimulate nerves, causing tremors, vertigo, or seizures.
Immune System: May modulate inflammatory responses, but unverified for broad immune boosting.
Reproductive System: Acts as a uterine stimulant and can trigger contractions.
Other Systems (Cardiovascular, Integumentary, Urinary): Minimal direct benefit; heavy systemic overdose risks heart stress, skin rashes, and kidney strain.
Cautions and Safety
Duration: Never use continuously for more than 4 weeks.
Pregnancy & Lactation: Strictly contraindicated due to the risk of miscarriage or uterine contractions.
Contraindications: Avoid if you have epilepsy or seizure disorders, stomach/intestinal ulcers, kidney disease, or ragweed/Asteraceae allergies.
Essential Oils: Never ingest pure wormwood essential oil, as it is highly toxic.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.