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Oral Uses
- Hypochlorhydria
Wormwood increases stomach acidity and stimulates stomach acid production. Take 6-12 g of dried wormwood daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for maximum of 4 weeks.
- Intestinal parasites
Wormwood eliminates intestinal parasites (notably pinworms and roundworms). Take 6-12 g of dried wormwood daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for maximum of 4 weeks.
- Pinworms
Wormwood eliminates intestinal parasites (notably pinworms and roundworms). Take 6-12 g of dried wormwood daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for maximum of 4 weeks.
- Roundworms
Wormwood eliminates intestinal parasites (notably pinworms and roundworms). Take 6-12 g of dried wormwood daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for maximum of 4 weeks.
- Aerophagia
Wormwood is a carminative and a digestive; helps eliminate gas and stimulates digestion. Take 6-12 g of dried wormwood daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for maximum of 4 weeks.
- Amenorrhea
Wormwood is an emmenagogue; promotes delayed menstrual flow. Take 6-12 g of dried wormwood daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for maximum of 4 weeks.
- Anal pruritus
Wormwood reduces anal itching caused by intestinal parasites. Take 6-12 g of dried wormwood daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for maximum of 4 weeks.
Oral Actions
- Action - Anthelmintic
Wormwood is an anthelmintic; it is a vermicide and a vermifuge; eliminates parasites. Take 6-12 g of dried wormwood daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for maximum of 4 weeks.
- Action - Abortifacient
Wormwood is an abortifacient; may promote the abortion of the fetus. We do not suggest to use wormwood for abortion.
- Action - Anti-inflammatory
Wormwood is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 6-12 g of dried wormwood daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for maximum of 4 weeks.
- Action - Aromatic
Wormwood is an aromatic; stimulates digestion. Take 6-12 g of dried wormwood daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for maximum of 4 weeks.
- Action - Bitter
Wormwood is a bitter; stimulates digestion. Take 6-12 g of dried wormwood daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for maximum of 4 weeks.
- Action - Carminative
Wormwood is a carminative; helps eliminate gas. Take 6-12 g of dried wormwood daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for maximum of 4 weeks.
- Action - Cholagogue
Wormwood is a cholagogue; stimulates gallbladder and bile flow. Take 6-12 g of dried wormwood daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for maximum of 4 weeks.
Topical Uses
- General skin conditions
Wormwood is an anti-inflammatory, an antiseptic and a parasiticide; reduces skin inflammation; prevents infection and eliminates parasites. Apply wormwood containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Insect bites
Wormwood is an anti-inflammatory, an antiseptic and an anodyne; reduces inflammation and pain; prevents infection. Apply wormwood containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Alopecia
Wormwood stimulates hair growth. Apply wormwood containing topical preparation to the sculp 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Bruises
Wormwood is an antiseptic and an anti-inflammatory; prevents infection and reduces skin inflammation. Apply wormwood containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Joint pain
Wormwood is an anti-inflammatory and an anodyne; reduces joint inflammation and pain. Apply wormwood containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Muscle pain
Wormwood is an anti-inflammatory and an anodyne; reduces muscle inflammation and pain. Apply wormwood containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Skin ulcers
Wormwood is an antiseptic and an anti-inflammatory; prevents infection and reduces skin inflammation. Apply wormwood containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
Topical Actions
- Action - Antiseptic
Wormwood is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply wormwood containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Action - Parasiticide
Wormwood is a parasiticide; eliminates parasites on the skin. Apply wormwood containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Action - Anodyne
Wormwood is an anodyne; alleviates pain. Apply wormwood containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Action - Anti-inflammatory
Wormwood is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Apply wormwood containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Action - Insect repellant
Wormwood has an insect repellant effect. Apply wormwood containing spray to repel insects.
- Action - Antirheumatic
Wormwood is an antirheumatic; alleviates rheumatism. Apply wormwood containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
Recommended Dosage
Take 6-12 g of dried wormwood daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for maximum of 4 weeks.
Cautions & Side Effects
Do not use wormwood if you are pregnant or nursing, with young children or if you have epilepsy, peptic ulcer or kidney or liver conditions. Overdoses may produce insomnia, restlessness, tremors, seizure, vertigo, nausea and vomiting. Do not use wormwood more than 4 weeks.Do not use wormwood if you are pregnant or nursing, with young children or if you have epilepsy, peptic ulcer or kidney or liver conditions. Overdoses may produce insomnia, restlessness, tremors, seizure, vertigo, nausea and vomiting. Do not use wormwood more than 4 weeks.
Available Forms
Wormwood is available in tablet, capsule, tincture and bulk form.
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