The natural ingredients of theWormwood tincture dropsare: water, alcohol, vermouth.
To produce these very valuable drops we use the herb with the flower.
"Artemisia" is derived from the Greek goddess Artemis. In mythology, she is the goddess of the hunt, the forest, childbirth, and the moon. She is considered the protector of women and children. "Absinthium" comes from the Greek "apsinthion," meaning wormwood.
The wormwood plant has a tangy, spicy scent and a distinctly bitter flavor—a proverbial "downer." Its flavor is distinctive and therefore not particularly important in everyday cooking. Wormwood pairs well with hearty dishes. However, it should be used sparingly, as its strong aroma can overpower the spicy flavor of other ingredients.
Vermouth became famous through the herbal wine absinthe.
Botanically speaking, wormwood belongs to the daisy family (Asteraceae) and the genus Artemisia. The genus Artemisia includes over 500 species.
The rather inconspicuous wormwood is a hardy, herbaceous, and perennial plant growing up to one meter tall. The wormwood plant bears bi- to triply pinnate leaves covered in dense, silky white hairs.
From July to September, small, spherical, yellow flower heads appear, arranged in panicles. When rubbed between the fingers, the essential oils they contain release an aromatic fragrance.
When ripe, yellow to ochre-colored, elongated nuts form.
