In fact, Wormwood has traditionally been used to help flush out parasitic infections, such as pinworms. REF#1150 Of course, this makes this herb a popular choice for those looking to naturally address symptoms of digestive upset due to intestinal concerns. For example, studies and scientific evidence have shown Sweet Wormwood extracts can help soothe irritation and promote balanced intestinal health. Today, people use this versatile herb in so many ways. This herb is also a great addition to dried wreaths or decorations since it retains its sweet, fruity fragrance for extended periods. Sweet Annie can be used as a natural room air freshener and works exceptionally well in humid areas, such as a bathroom, as the damp air helps release its fragrance. The reason this herb is called 'Sweet' Wormwood is due to its heavenly and long-lasting sweet fragrance, which is especially strong on warm summer days.

The herb provides a nice blend of cooling from the bitter actions and warming from the volatile oils.* It has also been used to help those experiencing occasional digestive complaints.* Today, Sweet Wormwood is largely cultivated due to the active phytochemical, artemisinin, found in the plant's aerial parts, as well as its antioxidant properties.* Regarding TCM, Sweet Wormwood is considered a cooling herb that helps clear heat from the body. These are heat, cold, dampness, dryness, wind, and summer heat. In TCM, there are six pernicious influences that can disrupt the body. This herb has been used for over 2,000 years in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is referred to as Qing Hao therein. As an annual, this herb only has one growing season throughout the year and is typically planted after the last frost of Spring and harvested around the end of the Summer.REF#1148 The aerial (above-ground) parts of this fern-like herb are the parts used in herbal remedies. Sweet Wormwood ( Artemisia absinthium), also known as Annual Wormwood, or more commonly as Sweet Annie, is an annual herb native to Asia. Discover what you should know about this sweet herb and our favorite Sweet Wormwood products to keep on hand. Thanks to its numerous health benefits, Sweet Wormwood and wormwood extracts remain a popular ingredient in many beverages, essential oils (wormwood oil), and herbal remedies.įeatured in one of our newest products for digestive health, Microbiome Cleanse, Sweet Wormwood is slowly gaining recognition as an herb you should have in your herbal remedies cabinet. These alcoholic beverages were most popular in Europe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

However, this medicinal herb is perhaps most well-known for its use in producing alcoholic drinks like absinthe and vermouth.

This popular little plant has been used for centuries in many parts of Asia, most notably China, to support overall health. Sweet Wormwood is a bitter herb with a long and fascinating history in traditional herbal medicine.

Wormwood by Isabella Kruger