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Wormwood, A Plant That Is Used to Make Absinthe, Since 1792



Posted: Saturday, September 17, 2011

by elle kynzer

An herb is a plant, that is annual, biannual, or perennial, known to be used for medicinal purposes. Wormwood has been around for centuries, and has been used for medicinal purposed, since 1600BC. Artemisia absinthium is the name for wormwood, which is in the Daisy family. Hippocrates recommended the use of Absinthe (wormwood) for jaundice.

The Egyptians used it as an antiseptic, a stimulant, and a tonic. They also used it for menstral pain, and fevers. The plant has been known as a help for sense of perception, enhanced creativity, clarity of thought, Inspiration, and the ability "to see beyond". Wormwood is a type of purifyer, but it is bitter. This plant is also mentioned in The Bible, in the book of Revelations.

In our house, Wormwood is one ingredient in a cleanse we do annually, which also has black walnut hulls, and oil of cloves. When concentrated plant leaves are used in natural products, there has to be control over the amount. Some people do not realize that 'too much' can be harmful, instead of helpful.

There are several websites, which talk about Wormwood, and it's uses.

The poets, artists, and creative minds of the 19th century drank the green drink, Absinthe (a liquor), for the wormwood properties of inspiration, and clarity of thought, to create. As with all alternative medicines, it pays to be careful, as to dose, and how often one uses the herbs, leaves, or drinks Absinthe.
Elle Kynzer was born in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, and grew up in a rural area, as an only child. She is married with one son, and two grandsons.

She was a Personnel Assistant in her early twenties, and began hiring employees for the company. By her early thirties she had returned to NC, and became an Executive Officer in Real Estate. She also served as part-time USNR for more than ten years.

Elle went back to college at WCU, then went on to teach Criminal Justice for a local Community College, in the local High Schools/college credit.

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» left by Jack H. Schick
 236 days 18 hours ago.
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Thanks for the info and for contributing to the group page.
 
If you switch to a "searchwarp spaces" account I can award you group points. I think the link is on your control panel page.  Jack
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» left by Brianna Popsickle
 236 days 16 hours ago.
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I'd never heard of Wormwood before. Interesting Elle.
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