Wormwood Oil Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Wormwood oil is an essential oil distilled from plant parts of the Artemisia absinthium plant, a perennial grown throughout Europe and Aisa. Wormwood oil gets its name from its traditional use in combatting parasites and microbes.^1,2

Wormwood Oil Health Uses and Health Benefits

Wormwood oil is used in herbal medicine as a tonic for expelling parasites and protecting the digestive system. Studies have found that wormwood oil has broad antimicrobial benefits, capable of combatting many strains of bacteria and fungi. For this reason, wormwood oil is also recommended and used by people with gut bacteria overgrowth. Wormwood oil is also a natural appetite stimulant to improve appetite and weak digestion.^1,2

References

1. https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Artemisia+absinthium
2. https://draxe.com/wormwood/