Herb
Wormwood
A bitter herb traditionally used short-term to help address intestinal worms.
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The thujone in wormwood oil causes seizures and kidney damage.
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This remedy carries age-related cautions. Please read them before giving it to a child, and check with your pediatrician or pharmacist first.
- Avoid in children without medical guidance.
🌱 What it is
Wormwood is a bitter herb (Artemisia absinthium) traditionally used in small, short-term amounts to support digestive and parasite-related concerns.
🥄 How to use it
Wormwood should only be used internally under the direct supervision of a qualified healthcare provider, who can guide safe preparation and duration, due to its neurotoxic thujone content; it is not recommended for unsupervised home use.
How much: A weak teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea →, up to 3 times daily between meals, for no more than 1-2 weeks.
Why it works: Its bitter compounds are traditionally believed to help expel intestinal worms and support digestive cleansing.
⚠️ Cautions
- Do not use during pregnancy — wormwood can stimulate the uterus.
- Not for long-term use; the compound thujone can be neurotoxic in excess.
- See a doctor to confirm a worm infestation and rule out other causes of symptoms.
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