From Bellyaches to Bruises- The Healing Powers of Wormwood

Wormwood is a powerful herb with a long and interesting history of use. Wormwood’s reputation as an anthelmintic and parasiticide stretches back to ancient times. This article by ACHS Founding President Dorene Petersen, first published in the International Herb of the Year 2014 Book “Artemisia ssp. (Wormwood, Tarragon, et al.)”, delves into the complex history of wormwood.