COMMON WORMWOOD EXTRACT

Wormwood has been used throughout history in both traditional medicines and alcoholic beverages (e.g. absinthe) and continues to be used today in many herbal supplements and aromatic products.

Cosmetics Skin care products, hair care products, perfumes, Antioxidant, antimicrobial, tonic effect

Food Supplements Bitter liquors, spices in some local dishes, flavouring additives, Appetite stimulant, digestive facilitating, flavouring

Beverage Flavor Absinthe, alcoholic beverages (absinthe) (vermouth, some herbal liqueurs), Appetite stimulant, digestive, aromatic flavour

Herbal Medicine Tea, tinctures, capsules, herbal supplements, phytotherapy products, Digestive system disorders, appetite stimulant, antiparasitic

Active Ingredients Thujone, absinthin, chamazulene, flavonoids

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Artemisia absinthium, commonly known as Wormwood, is a plant usually found in the barren soils of the Mediterranean region and temperate Europe. It is an annual or perennial herb in the genus Artemisia and belongs to the family Asteraceae (daisy family). The colour of the leaves is silvery-green, finely hairy and fragmented; the stem is straight and usually reaches 60-120 cm in height. The flowers are small, yellow and usually bloom in late summer. The plant has a distinct aroma, which makes it valuable for medicinal and culinary applications.

Wormwood contains bitter components such as absintin and anabsintin. These components are particularly known for their stimulating effects on the digestive system. However, consumption in high quantities can pose a risk to health, especially due to the substance thujone. Wormwood has been used throughout history in both traditional medicines and alcoholic beverages (e.g. absinthe) and continues to be used today in many herbal supplements and aromatic products.

Major Active Ingredients and Proportions

Artemisia absinthium, also known as Wormwood, is known for its intense and pungent odour and is particularly well known for its medicinal and aromatic uses. The active ingredients of wormwood and other important molecules are given below in percentage ranges:

- Thujone (25-50%): The most dominant component of the essential oil, known for its stimulant and neurotoxic properties.

- Absinthin (1-5%): The main source of the bitter taste of wormwood, it offers digestive support and appetite stimulating effects.

- Anabsinthin (1-3%): Exhibits effects similar to absinthine, providing the characteristic bitterness of the plant.

The essential oil (EO) obtained from wormwood has strong antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.

Other important molecules and their approximate percentage values:

-1,8-Cineole (3-7%): Known for its mucolytic and antibacterial properties, it can be supportive in respiratory disorders.

- β-Caryophyllene (2-4%): Offers anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

- Bisabolol (1-2%): It shows soothing and antiirritant effects on the skin.

- Camphene (1-2%): Has antioxidant and antifungal effects.