Wormwood (Absinthium, Ajerjo) |
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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Artemisia absinthium
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Berries/fruits
Leaves
Chemicals this herb contains:
Absinthol
Thujone
Volatile oils (See Glossary)
KNOWN EFFECTS
Depresses central nervous system.
Thujone causes mind-altering changes and may lead to
psychosis.
Increases stomach acidity.
Miscellaneous information:
Wormwood can be habit-forming, like ethyl alcohol.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Treats anxiety.
Acts as a mild sedative.
Stimulates appetite.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Breast-feeding:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
This product will not help you and may cause toxic
symptoms.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Rated slightly dangerous, particularly in children, persons over
55 and those who take larger than appropriate quantities for
extended periods of time.
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For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE
EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
| Signs and symptoms: |
What to do: |
| Convulsions |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| Stupor |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| Trembling |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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