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Wormwood

July 2, 2026 · Omnia Sana
Artemisia absinthium
Family: Asteraceae  ·  Parts used: Flower, Leaf, Stem  ·  Also known as: common wormwood, grand wormwood

Key actions

Anti-inflammatoryAntidiabetic (blood-sugar lowering)AntimicrobialAntioxidantAntispasmodicDigestive aid

Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence

  • Arthritis / joint painTraditional
  • BloatingTraditional
  • Blood sugar / diabetes supportTraditional
  • IndigestionTraditional
  • Infection (general)Traditional
  • Inflammation (general)Traditional
  • Menstrual crampsTraditional
  • Metabolic supportTraditional
  • Muscle spasmTraditional
  • Skin irritationTraditional
  • WoundsTraditional

Selected studies & references

ReviewArtemisia absinthium L. – Importance in the History of Medicine, the Latest Advances in Phytochemistry and Therapeutical, Cosmetological and Culinary Uses (2020)
PreclinicalExploring anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-related quality markers of Artemisia absinthium L. based on spectrum-effect relationship (2024)
PreclinicalArtemisia absinthium Extract Attenuates the Quinolinic Acid-Induced Cell Injury in OLN-93 Cells (2023)
PreclinicalGastroprotective effect of Artemisia absinthium L.: A medicinal plant used in the treatment of digestive disorders (2023)
PreclinicalNew Evidence for Artemisia absinthium as an Alternative to Classical Antibiotics: Chemical Analysis of Phenolic Compounds, Screening for Antimicrobial Activity (2023)
PreclinicalArtemisia absinthium L. Aqueous and Ethyl Acetate Extracts: Antioxidant Effect and Potential Activity In Vitro and In Vivo against Pancreatic alpha-Amylase and Intestinal alpha-Glucosidase (2022)
PreclinicalEffect of Artemisia absinthium ethanolic extract on oxidative stress markers and the TLR4, S100A4, Bax and Bcl-2 genes expression in the kidney of STZ-induced diabetic rats (2020)
PreclinicalRomanian Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium L.): Physicochemical and Nutraceutical Screening (2019)

All 14 studies in the Knowledge Finder →

Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.

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