Herbarium of the Ancients — Detailed Record

White Wormwood

Artemisia herba-alba

Please read before use: the information below describes traditional and informational uses — it does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. In case of doubt, pregnancy, breastfeeding, ongoing treatment, or use in children, seek advice before use.

Enhanced precautions for this plant: Plant not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to its traditionally reported emmenagogue action. Prolonged or high-dose use not recommended without advice from a healthcare professional, due to the presence of potent aromatic compounds (thujone and related substances). Contraindicated in individuals allergic to Asteraceae (daisy family, ragweed). To be avoided in children and in case of ongoing medication, particularly anticoagulants, without prior medical advice.

Where to Find It

Obtaining the Plant

White wormwood is found wild on dry and steppe soils of the Mediterranean basin and North Africa; in France, it is offered dried by a few herbalist shops specializing in Mediterranean plants.

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