What is wormwood herb used for?

People use wormwood to treat conditions such as digestive disorders, fever and liver disease, though there is insufficient medical evidence the herb is effective in treating these illnesses as of 2015, as noted by WebMD. Wormwood is also used in soaps, cosmetics, and alcoholic beverages such as vermouth and absinthe.

Preliminary research suggests that wormwood products may be helpful in treating people with Crohn's disease, but more research is required to prove its effectiveness, as stated by WebMD. Some wormwood products contain thujone, which, when taken by mouth, has been shown to cause seizures, muscle breakdown, paralysis and, in some cases, death.