Absinth

🍃 Absinth – Traditional Wormwood for Digestion & Liver Wellness

Absinth by Indian Elements uses dried leaves of Artemisia Absinthium (wormwood), a historically valued herb known to support digestion, stimulate bile production, and help maintain healthy liver and digestive system function. Used carefully, it can help regulate stomach acid, improve appetite, and support overall digestive comfort.

🌿 What is Absinth (Wormwood)?

Our Absinth consists of 100% dried wormwood leaves. Wormwood contains a complex mix of active compounds — bitter sesquiterpene lactones (such as absinthin), essential oils (including thujone), flavonoids, phenolic acids, and other constituents. The bitter substances stimulate gastric juices and bile flow, aiding digestion, while flavonoids and phenolic compounds offer antioxidant and anti‑inflammatory potential. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

✨ Potential Benefits

• Digestive support & appetite stimulation: may help improve digestion, relieve indigestion, stimulate bile secretion and support healthy liver and gallbladder function. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Support for metabolism and detox: bitter compounds help regulate digestive secretions; antioxidants may support overall cellular health. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Antimicrobial / antiparasitic potential: traditional use includes targeting intestinal parasites and supporting gut health. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

☕ How to Use

Use 1–2 teaspoons (≈ 1 g) of dried wormwood per cup of hot (not boiling) water. Let steep 5–20 minutes, then strain. Drink preferably after a meal to support digestion. Water around 90 °C is ideal — let boiled water cool for a minute or two before pouring to preserve volatile oils. Use a covered teapot or mug when steeping to retain essential oils. Because of its very bitter taste, you may sweeten with honey or a natural sweetener. For regular use, it’s advisable to use wormwood infrequently and in low doses.

📦 Ingredients

• Artemisia Absinthium (dried wormwood leaves), 50 g

📏 Suggested Dosage

• Daily intake: about 1 g (≈ 1–2 teaspoons per cup, once daily after a meal)

⚠️ Safety & Important Warnings

Wormwood contains the compound thujone, which — in high doses or with long‑term excessive use — can be neurotoxic. Potential risks include restlessness, digestive discomfort, dizziness, and in extreme cases, seizures and neurological problems as documented in toxicology studies. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Because of these risks, wormwood should be used with caution, especially by people with existing nervous system conditions, epilepsy, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those taking medications. Overuse or very frequent use is strongly discouraged. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

When used responsibly and in moderation, many herbal‑medicine sources regard short‑term use of wormwood teas as acceptable. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

🌍 Origin & Tradition

Wormwood is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries for digestive support, bile and liver health, and even as a remedy against intestinal parasites. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

🌿 Final Thought

Absinth (Wormwood) offers a potent, herbal‑based way to support digestion, liver and gallbladder health, and overall metabolic balance — when used carefully and responsibly. As with all strong botanicals containing active compounds such as thujone, moderation is key. Consider it a herbal ally for digestive comfort, not a daily staple. Use with awareness and consult a qualified health professional if you have any health conditions.