Worm & Parasite, 300 Caps
$49.78
Curious about bitter herbs? Did you know wormwood is a silvery, aromatic plant known for its intensely bitter taste, and bitter herbs have a long place in traditional European use?
Worm & Parasite comes in a pack of 300 Caps.
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is a silvery, aromatic herb known for its intense bitter taste. It has been used for thousands of years in European and Middle Eastern traditional medicine as a digestive bitter and appetite stimulant. It is also famous as one of the ingredients in historic herbal liqueurs. Today, wormwood is taken in small amounts as a tincture, tea or capsule, usually as part of a blend, for digestive comfort after meals.
Benefits & common uses
Benefits
- Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine as a digestive bitter
- Traditionally used to help stimulate appetite
- Traditionally used to help relieve occasional indigestion, bloating and wind
- May help support healthy bile flow and digestive function
- Traditionally used to help support a healthy digestive system
- Traditionally used as a bitter tonic during periods of low appetite
What people commonly use it for
- Occasional indigestion and fullness (Traditional use, with a bitter-taste rationale)
- Bloating and wind (Traditional use)
- Poor appetite (Traditional use)
- Sluggish digestion after rich meals (Traditional use)
- General digestive tonic (Traditional use. Human trials are few)
The science behind it
Wormwood's strong flavour comes from bitter compounds called sesquiterpene lactones, including absinthin, which is among the most bitter natural substances known. When bitter compounds touch taste receptors on the tongue, they trigger the digestive reflex: saliva, stomach acid, digestive enzymes and bile flow all increase. This is the principle behind traditional bitters, and it is why wormwood is taken before or with meals.
The herb also contains essential oil, with constituents such as thujone, chamazulene and sabinyl acetate, and flavonoids such as quercetin and kaempferol. Thujone is a compound that, at high doses, can be toxic to the nervous system, so quality wormwood products control the amount of thujone. Modern human trials on wormwood are limited, so it is best regarded as a traditional bitter rather than a clinically proven remedy.
- Wormwood is typically used for short periods, often a few weeks.
- Extracts or low-thujone preparations are preferred.
- It is very bitter. Many people take it in small doses, in water, before a meal.
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has published a herbal monograph recognising wormwood for traditional use for temporary loss of appetite and mild digestive complaints. It advises limits on duration and avoidance in pregnancy.
Product details & ingredients
- Pack size: 300 Caps
- Form: Capsules
Gluten Free
Suggested Use: As a D[i]etary [s]upplement take 1-2 caps 1-2 times daily. If an upset stomach occurs, try taking with a meal.
Warning: Do Not use if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are lactating.
Store in a cool dry place. Keep away from children and Pets.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. This information is general in nature and not medical advice. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.
Supplier ref: Worm & Cleanse- Black Walnut, Wormwood, Pau D'Arco, Clove- 300 Caps
Common questions
What is wormwood used for?
Traditionally it is used as a digestive bitter to stimulate appetite and ease indigestion and wind.
Why is wormwood so bitter?
It contains absinthin and related compounds, which are among the most bitter natural substances. This bitterness is part of how it stimulates digestion.
When should I take wormwood?
Bitters are traditionally taken about 15 to 30 minutes before a meal to prepare the digestive system.
How long can I take wormwood?
Wormwood is usually used for short periods, such as two to four weeks. Longer use should be guided by a qualified herbalist.
Is wormwood the same as absinthe?
No. Absinthe is an alcoholic spirit that is flavoured with wormwood, and has no place in a herbal supplement. Supplements use controlled amounts.
Is wormwood the same as sweet wormwood (Artemisia annua)?
No. They are different species with different uses. Check the Latin name on the label.
Safety
Not for use in pregnancy, breastfeeding or in children. Avoid if you have epilepsy or a seizure history, as thujone may lower the seizure threshold. Do not exceed the recommended dose or duration. Speak to your healthcare professional if you take anticonvulsant medicines, or are allergic to plants in the daisy family.
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