Wormwood Essential Oil

Name: Absinthe (Wormwood) oil, Wild, USA
Species: Artemisia absinthum L., fam. Asteraceae (Compositae)
Part: Flowering Tops
Method: Steam distilled
Country: USA

Description: This perennial herb grows up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) and has a whitish stem, silvery-green, divided leaves covered with silky, fine hairs, and pale yellow flowers. Wormwood (Artemisia scoparia) is commonly confused with Absinthe (Artemisia absinthium).

Color: Pale to dark yellow liquid.

Common Uses: This specie of Wormwood is commonly known as "Redstem Wormwood". It is reputed to be a treatment for jaundice, hepatitis and inflammation of the gall bladder. The plant is considered to be an antipyretic, antiseptic, cholagogue, diuretic and vasodilator.

Consistency: Medium

Note: Base

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends well with: Not known.

Aromatic Scent: Wormwood Essential Oil is considered to be aromatic.