Wormwood

WORMWOOD - Artemisia absinthium - (Apsithia) - Artemisia FamilyCommon names: absinthium, green ginger, common wormwoodHISTORYOne of the oldest medicinal plants known, references to it appear in the Old Testament of the Bible as the highest symbol of bitterness. The Greek word for wormwood is from Apsinthos, the star that fell from heaven and made the waters bitter. The Greeks used wormwood as valuable medicine and hung it above the doors of homes to keep away evil spirits. Wormwood was considered so beneficial that in Greek mythology, the goddess Artemis chose this plant for her own, and gave it her name. Has a long history of use throughout Europe and North America. CULINARY USEWhile the culinary use of this herb is discouraged, wormwood is a component of traditional herbal bitters formulas.MEDICINAL USEWormwood can be taken as a mild infusion, not used  in excess or over long periods of time.Digestive system: Wormwood is a strong bitter, good as a digestive tonic for liver and gallbl