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wormwood plant seeds Wormwood Herb Bulk - Premium Quality Dried Artemisia AbsinthiumWormwood Herb, Cut & Sifted (Artemisia absinthium) Wormwood, also called Grand Wormwood, Absinthe Wormwood, and Green Ginger, is one of the most intensely bitter botanicals in the Western herbal tradition. Our Cut & Sifted leaf and flowering tops carry a sharp, green, unmistakably bitter character with sensory notes of Gentian, Cascara Sagrada, and a faint herbaceous Parsley edge. We harvest in small batches and seal every bag with a resealable zipper
Wormwood Herb, Cut & Sifted (Artemisia absinthium) 🌿
Wormwood, also called Grand Wormwood, Absinthe Wormwood, and Green Ginger, is one of the most intensely bitter botanicals in the Western herbal tradition. Our Cut & Sifted leaf and flowering tops carry a sharp, green, unmistakably bitter character with sensory notes of Gentian, Cascara Sagrada, and a faint herbaceous Parsley edge. We harvest in small batches and seal every bag with a resealable zipper so the aromatic oils that give Wormwood its bite stay vivid from the first cup to the last.
For centuries Wormwood has held a storied place in European herbal tradition, where it was prized as a classic bitter tonic and as the defining botanical behind absinthe. Today it is brewed as a bracing herbal tea, tinctured, and folded into homemade digestive bitters, vermouths, and amari, valued for the way a small amount of true bitterness wakes up the palate.
Artemisia absinthium is native to the temperate hillsides of Europe and grows best in dry, sun-soaked, well-drained ground, the conditions it evolved in. We partner with a vetted Albanian farm that specializes in exactly those conditions and grows it right where it flourishes, to the same soil-first, biological standard that defines our own Colorado farm. Every lot we ship receives the same per-batch lab work and the same 100% money-back guarantee as everything we carry.
Why we farm the way we do: we are a soil-first company, and our own farm in Colorado earned a groundbreaking Haney Soil Health Score of 25.4, a number that surpasses the soil biology measured in pristine forest land. We believe healthier soil grows more complex, more potent plants, and that conviction is the reason we hold every herb we carry to the same biological and per-lot testing standards.
Radical transparency is how we earn your trust. Every lot of our Wormwood is backed by a specific Certificate of Analysis verifying purity, potency, and the absence of contaminants, and we publish each batch's results so you can confirm the exact lot in your hands. You can review the full historical COA list on our Wormwood reference article.
🌱 From the Sacred Plant Co Farm
Sacred Plant Co is a soil-first farm. Our own farm in Colorado earned a groundbreaking Haney Soil Health Score of 25.4, a number that surpasses the soil biology measured in pristine forest land. That score is the heart of who we are. We believe healthier soil grows more complex, more potent plants, and that philosophy is the reason we hold every herb we carry to the same biological and per-lot testing standards.
Ways to Use Wormwood 🍵
A small pinch steeped briefly makes a bracing, traditional bitter brew. A little goes a long way.
A foundational botanical for homemade digestive bitters and herbal tinctures where true bitterness is the goal.
The classic bittering herb behind absinthe, vermouth, and amari for home distillers and craft mixologists.
Honored for generations in European herbalism as a pre-meal bitter to enliven the palate.
Product Specifications
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Artemisia absinthium |
| Common Name | Wormwood, Grand Wormwood, Absinthe Wormwood, Green Ginger |
| Format | Cut & Sifted |
| Available Weights | 1/2 lb, 1 lb, 5 lb |
| Tasting Notes | Gentian, Cascara Sagrada, Parsley |
| Grade | Premium |
| Testing Status | COA-verified, per lot |
| Country of Origin | Albania |
Safety & Responsible Use
Wormwood is a potent bitter and is traditionally used in small amounts and for short periods rather than continuously. It contains naturally occurring thujone, the compound at the center of its long history; you can read more in our deep-dive on thujone.
It is not suitable for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Those with a seizure disorder are best advised to avoid it. People sensitive to plants in the Asteraceae (daisy) family, such as ragweed, marigold, and chamomile, should take care. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition.
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Frequently Asked Questions ❓
How do I brew wormwood tea without it being unbearably bitter?
A little goes a long way. We suggest starting with about half a teaspoon of the cut and sifted herb per cup, pouring water just off the boil over it, and steeping for only 5 to 10 minutes before straining. Sip it in small servings, and feel free to blend it with sweeter herbs like peppermint or licorice root to round out the bite. Wormwood is meant to be bracing, so a short steep and a light hand give you the classic bitter character without overwhelming the cup.
Can I use this to make my own bitters or an absinthe-style infusion?
Yes, this is exactly the kind of Wormwood home herbalists and craft enthusiasts reach for. Our Cut & Sifted leaf and flowering tops are well suited to tinctures, digestive bitters, vermouths, and traditional absinthe-style infusions. The bold, gentian-like bitterness is the signature flavor those preparations are built around. We recommend working from a trusted recipe and using Wormwood as a measured bittering element rather than a base.
Is your wormwood tested for purity and where is it grown?
Every lot is backed by a specific Certificate of Analysis that verifies purity, potency, and the absence of contaminants, and we publish the full historical list so you can check the exact batch you receive. This Wormwood is grown in Albania by a vetted partner farm working in the temperate, well-drained conditions the plant evolved in, held to the same soil-first, biological standard that defines our own Colorado farm. Same per-batch lab work, same guarantee as everything we carry.
What does wormwood actually taste like?
It is one of the most assertively bitter herbs we carry. The dominant impression is a deep, clean, gentian-like bitterness, with a darker Cascara Sagrada undertone and a faint green, herbaceous Parsley edge in the background. That intensity is exactly why it shines in bitters and traditional tonics, where bitterness is the point. If you enjoy aperitifs, amari, and old-world herbal flavors, Wormwood will feel right at home.
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