Uses For Wormwood

[Andy1982]

Hey guys.

I bought some wormwood a couple of years ago in an epic random seed buying experience at the local fruit and veg wholesaler, and have been growing it since. Now for anyone that has grown it before will know how horrible it tastes just pinched off the tree. It is meant to be good for the kidneys, but apart from that does anyone ever had a special use for the herb?

 

[zigs]

I made a tea of it once, nearly threw up its so bitter

 

[firelily99]

Wormwood generally infused and used as a way to kill intestinal parasites such as worms. You should find a good herbal site that can walk you through the steps. It can also be used with rue as an insect repellent, mainly mosquitoes. I've never tried either, I just simply enjoy the aroma of it and will put it in a potpourri mixture.

 

[headfullofbees]

It's used to flavour vermouth, I believe.