{"product_id":"wormwood-cut-sifted-artemisia-absinthium-dried-herb-organic","title":"Wormwood, Cut \u0026 Sifted (Artemisia absinthium) - Dried Herb, Organic","description":"Common Wormwood is a herb native to Europe, North America and Siberia. It often grows along roadsides and fences. Wormwood has grayish or white stems covered with fine hairs. The yellowish-green leaves are hairy and silky, and have\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ea very aromatic scent.\u003cbr\u003eWormwood is a member of the daisy or Asteraceae family. The species name absinthium means \"without sweetness\".\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWormwood is named after the Greek goddess Artemis; the goddess of hunting and childbirth.\u003cbr\u003eThe use of combining Wormwood leaves with alcohol is ancient. For centuries, its many uses have included: a repellent for moths and fleas as well as a worming medicine for animals and people. Both Pliny, a Naturalist, and Diosorides, a Physician and Pharmacist, included several applications for Wormwood in addition to being effective remedy against worms.\u003cbr\u003eWormwood has also been used in rituals by adding it to herbal incense to increase psychic abilities and to help dissipate anger and negativity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eProperties:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is traditionally used as a bitter tonic and helps to support the digestive tract. The bitter compounds in Wormwood are responsible for the therapeutic properties of the plant. The energetics of Wormwood is cooling.\u003cbr\u003eWormwood has an affinity for\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003estimulating and invigorating\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ethe whole digestive process. It may be used where there is indigestion. Wormwood has been traditionally used, and is most known, for the treatment of parasites.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\/2 to 1 teaspoon of Wormwood to one cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 to 15 minutes, strain and drink up to three cups a day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eCautions \u0026amp; c\u003c\/span\u003eontraindications:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo not use if you are pregnant, have high blood pressure, heart failure. Use in small doses.\u003cbr\u003eYou shouldnt take wormwood regularly for over 4 weeks. This duration is considered long term, and the herbs long-term safety and side effects are unknown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or illness. Please consult your healthcare provider prior to the use of this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications or have a medical condition. Individual results may vary.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Gaia Garden Herbals Inc.","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":50342617809153,"sku":"lip1789695693825","price":10.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":50342617841921,"sku":"enw1789695693826","price":47.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":50342617874689,"sku":"zze1789695693827","price":105.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/0105\/1393\/files\/wormwood-cut-sifted-artemisia-absinthium---dried-herb-organic_1.webp?v=1789695697","url":"https:\/\/quickdryclad.shop\/products\/wormwood-cut-sifted-artemisia-absinthium-dried-herb-organic","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}