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Herb name: Wormwood, Artemisia absinthium
Collecting period and locations: The upper parts of plants are gathered during flowering (together with the blooms), and are tied in bunches and dried in a dry and warm place. As for the locations, wormwood can be found along river shores, along paths and fences. Wormwood grows well in dry habitat. Medicinal properties and applications: Wormwood is an excellent aid against stomach and bile problems. Indigestion and lack of apetite are conditions that wormwood also effectively treates. Also, wormwood is generally good for strengthening the body, and for developing resistance to various diseases.
Active compounds: Absinthin, essential oil (which contains thujone and phellandrene) and tannins.
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