{"product_id":"wormwood-herb","title":"Wormwood Herb (Artemisia absinthium) — Bulk Dried Herb","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWormwood Herb \u003cem\u003e(Artemisia absinthium)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew plants carry as rich and storied a history as Wormwood — a silvery-leaved perennial of the daisy family whose intensely bitter character has made it one of the most recognized and respected botanicals in Western herbal tradition. Known since antiquity, Wormwood appears in the writings of Hippocrates, Dioscorides, and Pliny, in medieval European herbals, and in the cultural imagination of artists and writers across centuries. It is the defining botanical of the legendary spirit absinthe and a cornerstone of traditional European bitter preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Wormwood is certified organic, cut and sifted from the aerial parts of Artemisia absinthium at peak botanical maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBotanical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artemisia absinthium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asteraceae (Daisy family)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wormwood, Grand Wormwood, Absinthe, Green Ginger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Part Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aerial parts (leaves and flowering tops)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut \u0026amp; Sifted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver-green dried herb with fine silky hairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely aromatic, camphor-like, bitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Profoundly bitter, aromatic, slightly spicy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to temperate regions of Eurasia and Northern Africa, Artemisia absinthium is a woody-based perennial that grows to about 1 meter in height. Its deeply lobed, silver-grey leaves are covered in fine silky hairs that give the plant its characteristic shimmering appearance. The plant produces small, round, yellow flower heads in late summer. Wormwood belongs to the genus Artemisia — named for the Greek goddess Artemis — a large and botanically significant genus that includes Mugwort, Sweet Annie, and Sagebrush. It has been cultivated in monastery gardens, physic gardens, and cottage gardens across Europe for over a thousand years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWormwood is one of the most extensively documented plants in Western botanical history. It appears in ancient Egyptian medical papyri, classical Greek and Roman texts, Anglo-Saxon herbals, and the writings of major European herbalists including Hildegard von Bingen, John Gerard, and Nicholas Culpeper. It was a primary ingredient in traditional European bitter liqueurs and digestive preparations and remains an important botanical in contemporary Western herbalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Preparations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use sparingly — a small pinch steeped briefly in hot water due to its intense bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTinctures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-suited for alcohol extraction; traditionally used in small amounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal Bitters:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic ingredient in traditional digestive bitter formulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary\/Beverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used historically in the production of absinthe, vermouth, and bitters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Sourcing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Identity Verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Ethically Sourced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Small Batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ No Additives or Fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place. Properly stored, dried Wormwood maintains its quality for 1–2 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Note on Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWormwood contains thujone and should be used with care and in small amounts. This product is sold as a botanical ingredient for educational and traditional use. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Not recommended for use during pregnancy or nursing. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use. Not for long-term use without professional guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery purchase supports Twin Dragons Botanical Institute’s mission of botanical conservation, responsible sourcing, and the preservation of plant knowledge for future generations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51584061047083,"sku":"SQ3755470","price":4.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3333\/0731\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_5230601e-5229-4fe9-90c0-9013cd9e09d9.png?v=1764894987","url":"https:\/\/twin-dragons.com\/products\/wormwood-herb","provider":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}