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Wormwood Essential Oil
Artemisia annua
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Wormwood Essential Oil Profile Information
| Common Name |
- Wormwood Essential Oil |
| Botanical Name |
- Artemisia annua |
| Country of Origin |
- China |
| Parts Used |
- Leaves & twigs |
| Extraction |
- Steam Distillation |
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General - The stem of wormwood is branched, and firm, almost woody at the base. The stem is covered with fine silky hairs, as are the leaves. The leaves themselves are 3 inches long by one broad, thrice pinnate with linear, blunt segments. They are grayish-green and have a distinct odor.
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Uses - Wormwood essential oil,
Artemisia annua, is above all a stomach medicine, being useful for indigestion, gastric pain, and lack of appetite, as well as the related problems of heartburn and flatulence, fevers, dysentery, asthma, burns, anemia. It is also said to be helpful for liver
insufficiency by stimulating liver and gallbladder secretions, jaundice.
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Wormwood essential oil, Artemisia
annua, blends well with
the following essential oils: oak
moss, jasmine,
orange and lavender.
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Cautions - Pure wormwood essential oil,
Artemisia annua, is poisonous. Relatively small doses may cause nervous disorders, convulsions, insomnia,
nightmares, and other symptoms. Do not take large doses. Contraindicated in pregnancy. If you are pregnant, do not use wormwood.
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Properties - Anthelmintic, choleretic, deodorant, emmenagogue, febrifuge, insect repellent, narcotic, stimulant (digestive),
tonic, vermifuge.
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All of our oils are 100% pure and natural,
of therapeutic grade and free from any chemicals or pesticides.
Although all of our products are of
premium quality, our essential oils are not certified
organic.
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Wormwood Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential oils can also be used in soap
making
ingredients,
lotions, massage oils, diffusers, potpourri, scent, air fresheners, body
fragrance, perfume oils, aromatherapy products, bath oils, towel scenting, spa's, incense, light rings, laundry, facial steams, hair treatments, and more. |
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Ingredients