Wormwood. Artemisia absinthium. Dried medicinal herbs.
Wormwood. Artemisia absinthium. Dried medicinal herbs.
Wormwood is used mainly as an additive and spice in various dishes. Wormwood is added to wines and spirits. But always, it should be understood that health problems can occur if you overdose.
However, when using wormwood as a spice, for example, with meat, it will not be possible to overdose.
Wormwood has one unique compound that creates antitumor and antibacterial properties. Of course, these plants also contain organic acids, essential oils, vitamins, macro- and microelements.
Wormwood compresses have soothing, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and moisturizing properties, and they also promote hair growth.
These plants can solve many different aesthetic skin problems. After using wormwood extract, the skin becomes firmer and its texture and color improve.
Strong compresses are used to wash the head. Wormwood regulates the sebaceous glands of the scalp, and also improves blood circulation in the hair follicles, which stimulates hair growth. The compress also has a destructive effect on fungal cultures and pathogenic bacteria, which often cause dandruff. Thanks to its anti-itch and wound-healing effect, wormwood preparations can be successfully used to treat seborrhea and fight dandruff.
In dermatology, these plants are used to fight all kinds of skin inflammations and to get rid of various skin defects. Extracts act on irritation, itching and swelling. Verbena is also great for treating the scalp and fighting hair loss. In addition, wormwood is used in products associated with excessive sweating.