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What is wormwood? What is wormwood used for?
Artemisia absinthium is shrubby plant; the flowers
and leaves are used for medicine and flavoring for alcoholic drinks. Artemisia
absinthium oil contains thujones which can stimulate the nervous system.
Artemisia absinthium is promoted for treating digestive problems and worm
infections. Individuals should consult their doctor before taking Artemisia
absinthium compounds.
Is wormwood available as a generic drug?
Yes
Do I need a prescription for wormwood?
No
What are the side effects of wormwood?
Side effects of Artemisia absinthium are nausea, vomiting,
muscle aches, seizures, kidney failure, insomnia, hallucinations, and tremors.
What is the dosage for wormwood?
Dosing of Artemisia absinthium is not established; however, oral
consumption should be in appropriate amount to avoid harmful adverse effects.
Which drugs or supplements interact with wormwood?
Artemisia absinthium should be used with caution with
individuals suffering from
seizures or taking seizure medications like
phenobarbital, valproic acid (Depakene), primidone (Mysoline), gabapentin (Neurontin),
carbamazepine (Tegretol), and phenytoin (Dilantin). Artemisia absinthium can
cause seizures and lower the effectiveness of seizure medications.
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According to the USDA, there is no difference between a “portion” and a “serving.”
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Is wormwood safe to take if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
There are no adequate studies done on Artemisia absinthium to
determine safe and effective use in
pregnant women.
It is not known whether Artemisia absinthium enters
breast
milk. It is best to avoid it in nursing mothers.
What else should I know about wormwood?
What preparations of wormwood are available?
Artemisia absinthium is available in liquid extract, oil, and
powder forms. Artemisia absinthium is also available in certain alcoholic
beverages. Concentration of Artemisia absinthium may vary from
product-to-product due to multiple manufacturers producing various products.
How should I keep wormwood stored?
Due to multiple manufacturers making different forms of Artemisia absinthium, storage requirements may vary based on individual manufacturer
practices.