{"product_id":"wormwood","title":"Wormwood","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1146\" data-start=\"420\"\u003eA striking and resilient perennial, wormwood is best known today as a key ingredient in absinthe and vermouth. This plant’s silvery-grey, deeply cut foliage and upright growth habit make it an attractive addition to both herb and ornamental gardens. Traditionally valued for its medicinal properties, wormwood has long been used as a bitter tonic to stimulate the appetite and support gallbladder, liver and digestive health. In higher concentrations, it has also been used as a vermifuge, sedative and hallucinogen. Its aromatic nature also makes it a useful companion plant in pest control. Caution is advised: wormwood contains thujone and should only be used under the guidance of a trained herbalist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1368\" data-start=\"1148\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1180\" data-start=\"1148\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Wormwood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1183\" data-start=\"1180\"\u003eWormwood is suited to Zones 3–9 and prefers full sun with dry, sandy or well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and performs well in exposed or poor soil conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1882\" data-start=\"1370\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1401\" data-start=\"1370\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1404\" data-start=\"1401\"\u003eWormwood (\u003cem data-end=\"1436\" data-start=\"1414\"\u003eArtemisia absinthium\u003c\/em\u003e) has a long-standing presence in herbal medicine and folk traditions across Europe and Asia. Its bitter compounds have been used for centuries in tonics and liqueurs, and it is perhaps most famously associated with 19th-century absinthe culture. Medicinally, wormwood has been prescribed for parasites, poor digestion, and melancholy. Due to its potent chemical profile, particularly the presence of thujone, use should be cautious and informed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2151\" data-start=\"1884\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1913\" data-start=\"1884\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1916\" data-start=\"1913\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1930\" data-start=\"1916\"\u003eZones 8–9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow in early spring or autumn; grows as a hardy perennial.\u003cbr data-end=\"1999\" data-start=\"1996\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2013\" data-start=\"1999\"\u003eZones 5–7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost and transplant outdoors.\u003cbr data-end=\"2083\" data-start=\"2080\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2097\" data-start=\"2083\"\u003eZones 3–4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overwinter indoors or mulch heavily to protect roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2151\" data-start=\"1884\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2528\" data-start=\"2153\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2189\" data-start=\"2153\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Wormwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2192\" data-start=\"2189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2205\" data-start=\"2192\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds shallowly in early spring; press into soil but do not cover.\u003cbr data-end=\"2279\" data-start=\"2276\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2292\" data-start=\"2279\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly until established, then reduce frequency.\u003cbr data-end=\"2353\" data-start=\"2350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2368\" data-start=\"2353\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest aerial parts before flowering for best medicinal potency.\u003cbr data-end=\"2437\" data-start=\"2434\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2453\" data-start=\"2437\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back in late summer to encourage bushier growth and prevent spreading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2877\" data-start=\"2530\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2568\" data-start=\"2530\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2571\" data-start=\"2568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2596\" data-start=\"2571\"\u003eSelect Mature Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow flower heads to dry fully on the plant.\u003cbr data-end=\"2645\" data-start=\"2642\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2667\" data-start=\"2645\"\u003eCollect and Clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shake or clip dried heads and sift out seeds.\u003cbr data-end=\"2716\" data-start=\"2713\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2734\" data-start=\"2716\"\u003eDry and Store:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air dry seeds completely before storing in an airtight container.\u003cbr data-end=\"2803\" data-start=\"2800\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2817\" data-start=\"2803\"\u003eViability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds can remain viable for 3–4 years if kept cool and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2960\" data-start=\"2879\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2903\" data-start=\"2879\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2906\" data-start=\"2903\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2958\" data-start=\"2906\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811187896562,"sku":"MF-HERB-029","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/wormwood.jpg?v=1772481900","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/products\/wormwood","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}