Organic Wormwood Herb CS

Organic Wormwood Herb CS (Artemisia absinthium) is one of the most historically significant herbs in European herbal traditions. Best known as the key botanical in absinthe — the legendary “green fairy” spirit — wormwood has been used by herbalists, distillers, and traditional healers for thousands of years. Its intensely bitter flavor makes it one of the most potent bitter herbs available.

Flavor and Aroma

Wormwood has a powerfully bitter, herbaceous flavor with complex undertones of sage, anise, and camphor. The aroma is sharp, green, and resinous. It is considered one of the most bitter herbs in the Western materia medica. A very small amount goes a long way in any recipe or formulation.

Traditional Uses

Wormwood has been used since ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman times. Hippocrates recommended it for digestive complaints. In medieval Europe, it was a common ingredient in digestive bitters and vermouths — the word “vermouth” actually derives from the German word for wormwood, “Wermut.” Herbalists traditionally associate wormwood with supporting healthy digestion, stimulating appetite, and promoting bile flow. It is also used in traditional parasite cleanse protocols.

How to Use Wormwood

Wormwood is used in small amounts due to its intense bitterness:

• Brew as a bitter digestive tea — use just half a teaspoon per 8 ounces of hot water, steep 5 minutes
• Use in homemade bitters, absinthe, and vermouth recipes
• Include in digestive and parasite cleanse herbal formulations
• Blend with milder herbs like peppermint and chamomile to balance the bitterness

Note: Wormwood is intended for short-term use. Consult a healthcare professional before extended use.

Sourcing and Quality

Hatton Naturals supplies certified organic wormwood herb, carefully cut and sifted for consistent brewing and formulation. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

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