Wormwood
Wormwood
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Wormwood tea begins with Artemisia absinthium, one of the most bitter herbs in the Western herbal tradition. This certified organic dried aerial (leaf and stem) has a distinctive silver-grey colour and a sharp, camphoraceous aroma. This wormwood herb is traditionally valued as a bitter digestive tonic and is widely used as a natural pest deterrent for chicken coops, gardens, and wardrobes.
Key Benefits
- Bitter digestive tonic: One of the classic bitter herbs, traditionally used in small doses before meals to support healthy appetite and digestive function.
- Poultry coop herb: Popular with backyard chicken keepers as a natural coop freshener and pest deterrent. Scatter through nesting boxes and bedding to help repel mites and lice.
- Natural moth repellent: The strong aroma deters moths and other insects. Place in sachets for wardrobes and drawers as a chemical-free alternative to mothballs.
- Garden companion: Traditionally used as a companion planting herb to deter pests from nearby plants. Best grown in a pot to contain its spread.
- Certified organic: Grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers, important for a herb used around food-producing animals and in tea preparations.
Bitter tonic tea: Steep half to 1 teaspoon of dried wormwood in a cup of boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes. Strain and drink before meals. The taste is intensely bitter, which is intentional. Add a little honey or blend with Peppermint to soften the flavour. Do not use for more than 4 weeks continuously.
Chicken coop: Scatter a generous handful of dried wormwood through nesting boxes, along perches, and in bedding. Replace weekly or as the scent fades. Pairs well with Lavender for a fragrant, pest-deterring coop blend.
Moth sachets: Fill small muslin bags with dried wormwood and hang in wardrobes or place in drawers. Combines well with Rosemary and lavender for a herbal moth repellent blend.
Wormwood is the herb that gives absinthe its name and its notorious reputation. The "green fairy" spirit was famously popular among artists and writers in 19th-century Paris before being banned in much of Europe. The bans were lifted in the early 2000s.
The Latin name "absinthium" means "without sweetness," a fair warning about the taste. In medieval Europe, wormwood was scattered on floors as a strewing herb to repel fleas and freshen rooms.
Contains thujone. Do not use for more than 4 weeks continuously. Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.
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