Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to stimulate appetite where appetite is temporarily reduced.

May support digestive secretions and normal digestive function.

Traditionally used to help relieve mild indigestion, bloating and flatulence.

May be prescribed as part of a professionally guided intestinal-worm treatment plan.

May support a healthy intestinal environment when used for a clear and appropriately assessed purpose.

Provides a concentrated liquid format for individual practitioner prescribing and professional herbal compounding.

Wormwood should not be presented as a general parasite cleanse, detox program or daily gut-health tonic.

It should not be described as treating irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, bacterial infection, fungal overgrowth, liver disease or another diagnosed condition.

Practitioner-guided appetite and digestive support.

Adults experiencing temporary appetite loss after persistent or concerning causes have been excluded.

Adults experiencing temporary indigestion, bloating or flatulence.

Adults prescribed Wormwood as part of a targeted plan for medically suspected or diagnosed intestinal worms.

Professional herbal formulas supporting digestive secretions and the intestinal environment.

Customers requiring a concentrated liquid extract rather than dried Wormwood, tea, capsules or combination formulas.

Persistent appetite loss, unexplained weight loss, blood in the stool, black stools, severe abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, ongoing diarrhoea or symptoms following overseas travel require appropriate medical assessment.

Common name: Wormwood

Alternative names: Common Wormwood, Grand Wormwood, Absinth Wormwood

Botanical name: Artemisia absinthium

Plant part used: Herb

Medicinal portion: Leaves and leafy flowering above-ground parts

Plant family: Asteraceae

Older family name: Compositae

Extract ratio: 1:5

Ethanol content: 45% v/v

Format: Single-herb practitioner liquid extract

Bottle size: 500 mL

Wormwood is an intensely bitter aromatic herb traditionally used to stimulate appetite and digestive activity.

The herb naturally contains bitter sesquiterpene lactones and volatile-oil compounds, which may include alpha-thujone and beta-thujone.

The current product information does not declare the amount of thujone. Do not add a quantified thujone claim without current manufacturer documentation.

This product should not be confused with Sweet Wormwood or Qing Hao, Artemisia annua, which is a different species.

It should also not be confused with Wormwood essential oil, Mugwort, absinthe beverages or other Artemisia preparations.

Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) herb 1:5 liquid extract.

Each 1 mL represents approximately 200 mg of dried Wormwood herb.

Contains ethanol 45% v/v.

The current product page does not declare a quantified thujone concentration.

Adults: Take 5–20 mL per week, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

This is a weekly dosage range and must not be interpreted as 5–20 mL per day.

Use only for the duration directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Do not exceed the recommended or professionally prescribed amount.

Shake well before use.

Measure the prescribed amount accurately.

Dilute the measured amount in a small quantity of water immediately before taking.

Take only according to the current product label or your healthcare practitioner’s directions.

Do not take the undiluted 45% ethanol preparation directly from the bottle.

When used for temporary appetite loss, a practitioner may recommend taking a properly diluted amount before meals.

When used for indigestion, a practitioner may recommend taking the diluted amount after meals.

Do not increase the dosage because appetite, bloating or suspected parasite symptoms remain present.

Do not continue Wormwood indefinitely.

Seek professional advice if appetite or digestive symptoms worsen or continue for longer than two weeks.

No added gluten or dairy.

Vegan-friendly.

Do not use if you have a known allergy or sensitivity to Wormwood, Artemisia absinthium or another ingredient in the preparation.

People allergic to plants from the Asteraceae or Compositae family may be more likely to react.

Related plants include ragweed, daisies, chrysanthemums, marigolds, echinacea and chamomile.

Stop use and seek urgent medical assistance if facial swelling, throat tightness, breathing difficulty, widespread hives, faintness or another serious allergic reaction develops.

Always check the current bottle label where allergies or dietary sensitivities are present.

For practitioner dispensing and professionally guided use.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

Contraindicated during pregnancy.

Do not use if pregnant, possibly pregnant or trying to use Wormwood to stimulate menstruation.

Wormwood and its thujone-containing constituents have a history of uterine-stimulating activity.

Abdominal pain, cramping or bleeding during pregnancy requires prompt medical assessment.

Contraindicated during breastfeeding.

Reliable safety information is insufficient, and medicinal Wormwood should not be used while breastfeeding.

Contraindicated in people with hyperacidity.

People with severe reflux, gastritis, peptic ulcer disease or significant upper digestive irritation should not use Wormwood unless suitability has been specifically assessed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Do not use if you have bile-duct obstruction, cholangitis or liver disease.

Consult a doctor before use if you have gallstones, gallbladder disease or another disorder affecting bile flow.

Seek prompt medical assessment for severe pain beneath the right ribs, fever, repeated vomiting, jaundice, dark urine or pale stools.

Wormwood contains naturally occurring volatile-oil compounds that may include thujone.

Thujone is neurotoxic in excessive amounts and may contribute to agitation, tremor, muscle spasms or convulsions.

Do not exceed the prescribed dosage or use the product continuously for prolonged periods.

People with epilepsy, a seizure disorder, previous unexplained seizures or medicines used to control seizures should not use Wormwood without medical approval.

Do not swallow Wormwood essential oil.

The essential oil is substantially more concentrated and is not interchangeable with this professionally dosed 1:5 liquid extract.

Contact the Poisons Information Centre or emergency services immediately if an excessive amount is swallowed or severe vomiting, agitation, tremor, confusion, muscle spasms or a seizure develops.

Do not use Wormwood as a routine “parasite cleanse.”

Symptoms such as bloating, fatigue, itching or food cravings do not confirm the presence of intestinal worms.

Suspected parasitic infection may require assessment of symptoms, travel history, household exposure and stool or other testing.

Do not delay evidence-based treatment of pinworm, threadworm or another diagnosed intestinal parasite.

Some intestinal worms require treatment of close household contacts and careful hygiene measures to reduce reinfection.

Seek medical assessment for persistent diarrhoea, blood or mucus in the stool, fever, dehydration, unexplained weight loss, anaemia, severe abdominal pain or symptoms following overseas travel.

Do not use Wormwood as a substitute for investigation of persistent appetite loss.

Reduced appetite may be associated with infection, medication effects, digestive disease, mood changes, cancer or another underlying health concern.

Seek medical advice for continuing appetite loss, difficulty swallowing, repeated vomiting, unexplained weight loss or marked weakness.

Do not describe Wormwood as treating bacterial infection, Candida overgrowth, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis or irritable bowel syndrome.

Strong bitter herbs may aggravate sensitive digestion in some people.

Stop use and seek advice if significant heartburn, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, headache or another suspected reaction develops.

The European herbal monograph reports no established medicine interactions, but this does not guarantee compatibility with every medicine or medical condition.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before use if you take prescription medicines, particularly anticonvulsants or treatment for a liver, gallbladder, digestive or neurological condition.

Do not change or discontinue prescribed medication without advice from the healthcare professional managing your care.

Use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age is not recommended.

Discontinue use at least seven days before general anaesthesia, surgery, dental surgery or another invasive procedure unless otherwise directed by the treating medical team.

Tell the surgeon, anaesthetist, dentist and pharmacist that Wormwood has been used.

Contains ethanol.

Keep out of reach of children.

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Store away from flames, sparks, hot surfaces and other ignition sources due to the 45% ethanol content.

Store securely to prevent accidental ingestion or dosing errors.

Keep out of reach of children.

Follow any additional storage instructions printed on the current Australian product label.