{"product_id":"wormwood-powder","title":"Wormwood Powder 4 oz (Ajenjo) for Herbal Shots","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWormwood powder\u003c\/strong\u003e, 4 oz. \u003cem\u003eArtemisia absinthium\u003c\/em\u003e, the aerial herb and leaf of the wormwood plant, milled fine, one ingredient, organic or wildcrafted depending on the harvest. Grown and harvested in Albania. Known in Spanish as \u003cstrong\u003eajenjo\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it, and why the powder is different\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWormwood Powder is traditionally prepared as an herbal shot. It can also be prepared as a tea or tincture. To prepare as an herbal shot, add 1\/4 to 1\/2 teaspoon of Wormwood Powder to 4 ounces of boiling water. Mix well. Cover and steep for 2 to 3 minutes, then enjoy. Stir again before drinking, since the powder settles. A little wormwood goes a long way, since the taste is intense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it tastes like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery bitter, sharply so, closer to the bitterness used in absinthe and vermouth than to a mild garden herb. The wormwood plant's bitterness comes from a compound called absinthin, a fact about the plant, not a claim about what it does in the body. This powder is not meant to be sweetened or masked. It is naturally caffeine free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in the bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWormwood powder and nothing else. One ingredient, no fillers, no additives and no flow agents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat wormwood powder is, and what it is not\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plant is wormwood \u003cem\u003eArtemisia absinthium\u003c\/em\u003e, a silvery leafed member of the daisy family, also called common wormwood or, less often, worm wood. This bag is the dried aerial herb and leaf, the wormwood leaf, milled to a fine powder, sometimes called wormwood herb or herb wormwood. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is not wormwood extract\u003c\/strong\u003e, a concentrated liquid product made a different way and sold separately. This is the whole herb, powdered, nothing extracted or concentrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther ways it is used\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWormwood has been used as a bitter herb in European households for generations, most familiar as the plant behind absinthe, the absinthe plant. It is taken in small amounts, since the bitterness is strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to store it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTightly closed in a dry place at room temperature, 59 to 86°F (15 to 30°C), as printed on the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is wormwood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eArtemisia absinthium\u003c\/em\u003e, also called common wormwood, is a silvery, aromatic wormwood plant in the daisy family, long used in Europe as a bitter herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you make wormwood tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWormwood Powder is traditionally prepared as an herbal shot. It can also be prepared as a tea or tincture. To prepare as an herbal shot, add 1\/4 to 1\/2 teaspoon of Wormwood Powder to 4 ounces of boiling water. Mix well. Cover and steep for 2 to 3 minutes, then enjoy. Because the wormwood taste is intense, it is measured by the small spoonful, not by the mug.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does wormwood taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery bitter, sharper than most bitter herbs, which is why it is taken in small amounts rather than sipped freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as wormwood extract?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This bag is the whole herb wormwood, dried and milled to a powder. Wormwood extract is a separate, concentrated liquid product and is not what is sold here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs wormwood the absinthe plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is the herb historically used in absinthe, though this powder is not alcohol and is not the spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy wormwood powder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere. This is 4 oz of milled wormwood powder, organic or wildcrafted, one ingredient, from Albania. Orders leave in 1 to 2 business days, and we ship worldwide with duty pre paid for most countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e¿Qué es el ajenjo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEl ajenjo (\u003cem\u003eArtemisia absinthium\u003c\/em\u003e) es una hierba de sabor muy amargo, usada en hogares europeos desde hace generaciones. Ajenjo en inglés es wormwood. El ajenjo planta tiene hojas plateadas y aroma intenso. Nuestra bolsa trae 4 oz de ajenjo en polvo, orgánico o silvestre, un solo ingrediente, de Albania.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e¿Cómo se prepara el té de ajenjo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgregue de 1\/4 a 1\/2 cucharadita de este polvo a 4 onzas de agua hirviendo, mezcle bien, tape y deje reposar de 2 a 3 minutos, y disfrute como un shot. Es una hierba muy amarga y no tiene cafeína.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRECAUTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains wormwood (Artemisia absinthium). Do not use if pregnant or nursing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntended for short term use only. Do not exceed the recommended intake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWormwood is in the daisy family (Asteraceae). If you are allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemum, marigold or echinacea, do not take this product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividuals under 18 and individuals with known medical conditions should consult a physician before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Alkaline Herb Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44325297094743,"sku":"AHS-WRMPWD","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/8308\/2771\/files\/Wormwood_Powder_4oz_FRONT.png?v=1790015263","url":"https:\/\/alkalineherbshop.com\/products\/wormwood-powder","provider":"Alkaline Herb Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}