Wormwood

At a glance

Wormwood is a bitter, sharp herbal material steam-distilled from Artemisia absinthium leaves, the plant famously used to flavor absinthe.

Origin

Artemisia absinthium leaves, primarily Europe

Extraction

Steam distillation

Profile

Bitter, sharp, herbal scent with an anise-like edge

IFRA status

Restricted, thujone content under IFRA limits

Cost tier

Low