Wormwood is a bitter herb known for its use in absinthe. Wormwood’s most notable plant compound is thujone, which has some benefits but can be toxic in excess. Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is ...

Wormwood is a bitter herb and an ingredient in the alcoholic drink absinthe. It may have antimicrobial properties, relieve pain, stimulate digestion, and more. However, it contains thujone, a ...

What can you tell me about wormwood? I came across wormwood-infused wines when I was in Europe. It gave the wines a bit of an herbaceous, bitter note. —Dan H., Lake County, Calif. Dear Dan, Wormwood ...