ABOUT OUR OIL

Technical data

  • Product Name: Common Wormwood
  • Latin name: Artemisia absinthium
  • Extraction: Steam distillation
  • Origin: India
  • Parts used: Flower plant
  • Origin of parts:
  • CAS: 8008-93-3

Features

  • Scent: Sharp, bitter-green, herbaceous and slightly camphorous with a dry, silvery undertone
  • Scent type: Greens and herbs
  • Note: Middle
  • Color: Pale yellow to greenish-blue
  • Viscosity: Thin to medium, free-flowing

Blends with

Lavender, Cedarwood, Rosemary, Bergamot, Lemon, Clary Sage, Juniper Berry, Cypress, Frankincense, Pine

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Mental Clarity

    Common Wormwood's sharp, herbaceous aroma is traditionally used in aromatherapy to support a sense of focus and clear-headedness during demanding moments.
  • Atmosphere of Reflection

    Its dry, slightly bitter scent creates a contemplative ambiance, often chosen to mark the close of a busy day with quiet introspection.
  • Purifying Presence

    Wormwood has long been valued in folk traditions to freshen and purify indoor air, lending a crisp, green character to any space.

Product Benefits

Study Companion

A single drop in a diffuser brings a green, alert note that may help support a sense of attentive concentration while reading or writing.

Wardrobe Freshener

Traditionally tucked into linen drawers, wormwood lends a clean, herbaceous scent that keeps stored fabrics smelling crisp.

Garden-Inspired Ambiance

Diffused sparingly, it transforms a room into a Mediterranean herb garden — silvery, sun-warmed, and quietly aromatic.

Ritual of Letting Go

Its bitter-green character invites a moment of pause, often used in personal rituals that mark transitions and fresh starts.

Niche Perfumery Note

A drop adds a sophisticated, slightly absinthe-like edge to bespoke fragrance blends, pairing beautifully with woods and citrus.

Seasonal Cleansing Ritual

Often included in seasonal home-refresh practices to evoke a sense of renewal and a clean, herbal slate.

WHY TO BUY FROM US?

  • 100% natural extract

    Undilluted with no carrier oils or other substances

  • TruScent Approach® Guarantee

    Laboratory tested, COA/ MSDS/ Allergen list available

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How to use

Contemplation Diffuser Ritual

🏅 Headline
A single, grounding moment to close the day with intention.

✨ What you need
- Ultrasonic diffuser
- 100 ml water
- 1 drop Common Wormwood
- 2 drops lavender
- 2 drops cedarwood

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Fill the diffuser with room-temperature water. 2. Add the essential oils. 3. Switch on for 20–30 minutes. 4. Sit nearby, breathe slowly, and let thoughts settle.

💡 Pro tip
Use only one drop of wormwood — its character is potent and a little goes a long way.

🕜 Best time
Late evening, before sleep preparation.

😍 What to expect
A dry, herbaceous atmosphere softened by lavender — quietly meditative and slightly austere.

🏅 Headline
Bring an old-world herbal freshness to stored fabrics.

✨ What you need
- Small cotton sachet
- 1 tablespoon dried rice or wood beads
- 2 drops Common Wormwood
- 1 drop lemon

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Place rice or wood beads in the sachet. 2. Add the essential oils drop by drop. 3. Tie the sachet closed. 4. Tuck into a drawer or wardrobe shelf.

💡 Pro tip
Refresh with one new drop every 3–4 weeks to keep the scent lively.

🕜 Best time
When changing seasonal wardrobes.

😍 What to expect
Linens take on a crisp, herb-garden scent reminiscent of sun-dried fields.

🏅 Headline
A herbaceous mist to mark the start of deep work.

✨ What you need
- 100 ml spray bottle
- 90 ml distilled water
- 10 ml witch hazel
- 1 drop Common Wormwood
- 3 drops rosemary
- 2 drops bergamot

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Combine witch hazel and essential oils in the bottle. 2. Add distilled water. 3. Shake well before each use. 4. Mist the air above your desk, avoiding screens.

💡 Pro tip
Spray once at the beginning of a focus block as an aromatic cue for your mind.

🕜 Best time
Morning or early afternoon, before concentrated tasks.

😍 What to expect
A bright, green-bitter lift that signals "time to focus" and freshens stale indoor air.

BLEND IDEAS

Silver Garden

Purpose

  • An evening diffuser blend for quiet reflection and unwinding.

  • Recipe

1 drop Common Wormwood, 3 drops lavender, 2 drops cedarwood in a diffuser with 100 ml water.

Bitter Muse

Purpose

  • A creative-focus roller blend for journaling or artistic work.

  • Recipe

In 10 ml jojoba carrier: 1 drop Common Wormwood, 2 drops bergamot, 2 drops rosemary (approx. 0.5%).

The Silver Herb of Ancient Apothecaries

From Roman gardens to monastic stillrooms — wormwood's quiet legacy.

- Native to temperate Europe, North Africa and Asia, Artemisia absinthium has been cultivated for over two millennia for its aromatic silvery foliage.

- Named after the Greek goddess Artemis, it featured in writings of Pliny the Elder and was a treasured herb in medieval monastery gardens.

- Famously the defining botanical of 19th-century absinthe, wormwood remains a symbol of contemplation, creativity and bittersweet beauty.

SAFETY

Dillution guideline

  • Use at very low dilution — maximum 0.25–0.5% in carrier oil for topical applications.

  • Patch test

Apply a diluted drop to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours to check for sensitivity before broader use.

  • Children

Not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

  • Pregnancy

Avoid completely during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to thujone content.

  • Pets

Keep away from cats, dogs and birds; wormwood is considered unsafe for household pets.

  • Photosensitivity

Not typically associated with photosensitivity.

  • Ingestion

Do not ingest. Internal use is not advised outside qualified professional supervision.

  • Storage

Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place, away from heat and direct sunlight; use within 2 years of opening.

Blend Ideas

Bitter Muse

Purpose

A creative-focus roller blend for journaling or artistic work.

Recipe

In 10 ml jojoba carrier: 1 drop Common Wormwood, 2 drops bergamot, 2 drops rosemary (approx. 0.5%).

Silver Garden

Purpose

An evening diffuser blend for quiet reflection and unwinding.

Recipe

1 drop Common Wormwood, 3 drops lavender, 2 drops cedarwood in a diffuser with 100 ml water.