Wormwood

Description

Wormwood refers to the plant Artemisia absinthium, a perennial herb with silvery-green leaves and a distinctive, powerful aroma. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and is native to Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa.
Its name comes from its traditional use as a remedy to expel intestinal worms. It is a cornerstone of herbal medicine but is also infamous as the key ingredient in the spirit absinthe.