Artemisia absinthium, containing intense bitter sesquiterpene lactones (absinthin, anabsinthin) and artemisinin. Wormwood stimulates bitter taste receptors (T2Rs) across the GI tract to trigger bile and digestive enzyme secretion, while exhibiting toxic and paralyzing actions against intestinal helminths and protozoan parasites.
Educational information only — never stop or change a prescribed medication without talking to your prescriber first.
Contains thujone; DO NOT exceed recommended dosages or take for longer than 4 consecutive weeks to prevent neurotoxicity. CONTRAINDICATED during pregnancy (uterine stimulant) and in patients with seizure disorders or peptic ulcers.
Evidence level: Moderate
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