Artemisia absinthium
Wormwood use dates back to 1600 BC. It is the principal ingredient in the legendary liqueur Absinthe. While used historically as a beverage ingredient, currently the FDA advises against its use due to the presence of thujone, which is a neurotoxin. Though wormwood is still used in the production of vermouth and Campari, it is a variety other than Artmesia absinthium.

Artemisia absinthium The principal ingredient in the legendary liqueur Absinthe, wormwood use dates back to before 1600 BC. While used historically as a beverage ingredient, the FDA advises against the internal use of wormwood due to the substance thujone. Though wormwood is still used in the production of vermouth and Campari, it is as variety other than Artemisia absinthium.