Technical data
- Product Name: Common Wormwood
- Latin name: Artemisia absinthium
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- 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
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%).
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.
