White Wormwood
- Origin
- Europe
- Part used
- See detailed notebook
- Tradition
- Traditional ethnobotany
White wormwood grows on the arid soils of the Mediterranean rim and the steppes of North Africa, where it was long gathered by shepherds and traditional healers. Its acrid, silvery scent has accompanied the folk remedies of the Mediterranean basin for generations, particularly for digestive troubles. It remains today a plant of tradition, to be handled with the caution required of any member of the wormwood family.
Traditional uses
Before you use it
Not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to its traditionally reported emmenagogic action. Prolonged use or high doses are not recommended without a healthcare professional's advice, due to the presence of potent aromatic compounds (thujone and related substances). Contraindicated for people allergic to the daisy family (which includes ragweed). To be avoided in children and during ongoing medication, particularly anticoagulants, without prior medical advice.
The detailed notebook
- Prepared as a paste or decoction
- Traditional duration of use
- Known contraindications
- Related species and their uses
Where to find it
Partner herbalists — available with the detailed notebook.
Sources
PFAF, Wikipedia