Ingestion of the drug can lead to a reflex stimulation of salivary, gastric and biliary secretions, which overall promotes digestion, stimulates appetite and promotes flatulence. Wormwood herb is further considered an aromatic bitters and antimicrobial agent. Bitter substances cause effect of wormwood The effect is based on the bitter substances and the essential oil. The … Wormwood: Effect and Side Effects
The shrub is native to arid areas of Asia and Europe, and has been naturalized in North America. The drug is imported mainly from Eastern and Southeastern European countries. The drug is obtained from the whole or cut dried foliage leaves and the upper shoot parts of the plant in flower. The dried herb contains … Wormwood: Health Benefits and Medicinal Uses
Wormwood can be used for loss of appetite and digestive problems, dysfunction of the bile ducts (biliary dyskinesia) and inflammation of the gastric mucosa. It serves to stimulate appetite, aids digestion, and in the process relieves discomfort such as flatulence, bloating, or mild cramps of the gastrointestinal tract. Traditionally, it is also used for external … Wormwood: Applications and Uses
Wormwood herb is offered exclusively in liquid or solid form for oral use. The dosage form is diverse and ranges from teas, drops, juices, solutions and mixtures to fluid extracts and tinctures to dry extracts in the form of coated tablets and tablets. The average daily dose of 2-3 g of the dried drug should … Wormwood: Dosage
