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What does it help with
- Digestive problems, poor fat digestion
- Intestinal parasites
- Stimulation of chuti k food
- Fevers and inflammation
Active compounds
Absinthin, anabsinthin (bitter compounds), thujone (essential oils), flavonoids.
Absinthin — the bitterest natural substance — reflexively triggers gastric juice and bile secretion.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodJune – August
Plant partsflowering herb (upper parts)
Dryingshade, 40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaTinctureWineSpice
Pro tip: Wormwood is a strong herb — don't exceed recommended doses. Internally max. 3 weeks, then a break.
Recipes
1 Bitter tea for digestion ▾
Pour 250 ml water over 0.5 teaspoon of dried herb, steep 5 min. Drink 30 min before meals.
2 Wormwood wine ▾
Macerate 50 g wormwood in 750 ml white wine 2 weeks. Strain. 1 small glass before meals.
3 Wormwood for parasites ▾
Drink stronger tea (1 tsp/250 ml) 3× daily for 2 weeks. Consult a doctor.
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