Wormwood
(Artemisia absinthium L.)
Wormwood is the bitterest herb known, but it is very wholesome and used to be in much request by brewers for use instead of hops. This bitterness is one of the key reasons for its success. (This bitter taste is not noticed as it is in capsules). The leaves resist rotting and decomposition and because of this have been used in various health formulations down through the ages.
Wormwood has been used throughout history as a vermifuge. (Oxford dictionary - a vermifuge is a substance able to destroy or expel intestinal worms).
It increases stomach acid naturally, improving digestion and the absorption of nutrients. It also eases wind and bloating and, if taken regularly, can help the body return to full vitality after a prolonged illness. It is also valued especially for its tonic effect on the liver, gallbladder and digestive system. It is also considered to be one of the best anti-inflammatory herbs out there.
Wormwood has been shown to help increase bile production in the body and more than one theory suggests that it is this increased bile production as well as the herb itself which helps eliminate harmful Parasites.
Wormwood is the bitterest herb known, but it is very wholesome and used to be in much request by brewers for use instead of hops. This bitterness is one of the key reasons for its success. (This bitter taste is not noticed as it is in capsules). The leaves resist rotting and decomposition and because of this have been used in various health formulations down through the ages.
Wormwood has been used throughout history as a vermifuge. (Oxford dictionary - a vermifuge is a substance able to destroy or expel intestinal worms).
It increases stomach acid naturally, improving digestion and the absorption of nutrients. It also eases wind and bloating and, if taken regularly, can help the body return to full vitality after a prolonged illness. It is also valued especially for its tonic effect on the liver, gallbladder and digestive system. It is also considered to be one of the best anti-inflammatory herbs out there.
Wormwood has been shown to help increase bile production in the body and more than one theory suggests that it is this increased bile production as well as the herb itself which helps eliminate harmful Parasites.
