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Wormwood Alcohol Free Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Hawaii Pharm

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Wormwood Alcohol Free against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Wormwood Alcohol Free is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset and poor appetite, intestinal parasites, crohn's disease symptoms.Based on those ingredients, 50 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Wormwood Herb Extract, Dry. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Wormwood Alcohol Free by Hawaii Pharm

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: wormwood herb extract (dry form). Wormwood is a plant used traditionally for various digestive and inflammatory concerns.

The inactive ingredients are glycerin and water — straightforward carriers with no other additives.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Wormwood's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: digestive and intestinal health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Dyspepsia, Crohn disease, Biliary disorders, Gastritis, poor appetite, intestinal parasites — and 1 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Wormwood is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Biliary disorders (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Wormwood is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Crohn disease, Dyspepsia, Gastritis.

The evidence for wormwood isn't established in the data we hold. Our sources rate it as having insufficient reliable evidence for biliary disorders, Crohn disease, depression, dyspepsia, and osteoarthritis — meaning the studies don't yet support a clear claim that it works for these uses.

If you're considering it for a specific condition, that's a good conversation to have with your pharmacist or doctor about whether the evidence fits your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Wormwood

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Wormwood contains thujone, a neurotoxin that can be unsafe in medicinal amounts. Short-term use of properly prepared products may be acceptable, but you'll want to stick to dosing guidance.

Common side effects from the oil include muscle aches, nausea, and vomiting. Rare but serious effects can include kidney damage, muscle breakdown, and seizures.

Chronic heavy use — particularly of absinthe, an alcoholic wormwood drink — has been linked to addiction, hallucinations, tremors, paralysis, and brain damage. Wormwood is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus.

There isn't enough safety data for breastfeeding, so it's best avoided then too.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Wormwood

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Wormwood.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: seizure medications.
  • For scale: 50 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take anticonvulsant medications (drugs that prevent seizures), you'll need to clear this with your pharmacist or doctor before starting — wormwood may interfere with how well they work. No other medication interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Wormwood may be worth considering if you're exploring traditional herbal options for digestive or inflammatory concerns — but the evidence isn't solid yet. If you take anticonvulsant medications (seizure drugs), you need to check with your pharmacist or doctor first.

Stay within dosing guidelines because thujone can build up and cause serious effects. If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, skip this one.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 14, 2023.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Wormwood Alcohol Free, straight from the product label.

Brand Hawaii Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 840253656988
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 14, 2023
DSLD ID 300957
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Wormwood Alcohol Free by Hawaii Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
840253656988
IngredientAmount% DV
Wormwood Herb Extract, Dry1156 mg--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Water

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Hawaii Pharm Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Shake well before using. For adults add about 20-30 drops (0.7-1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) to some juice or water, up to 4 times a day.

Precautions

Warning: We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult your physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking medications.

Consult your physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking medications.

May affect the ability to drive and operate machinery. May have contraindications, can cause side effects and adverse reactions. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of the reach of children!

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

Seals/Symbols

cGMP Made in compliance with cGMP 21 CFR 111 in an FDA registered and inspected facility.

C2H5OH Alcohol free USA Made in United States of America

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General Statements

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Formula

Artemisia absinthium

Formulation

Only natural ingredients Purity is laboratory tested and verified

All the raw materials are gluten-free by their nature No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives

Not tested on animals

C2H5OH Alcohol free

Made in USA, Hawaii

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

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Wormwood Alcohol Free by Hawaii Pharm label

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Wormwood Alcohol Free label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Wormwood Alcohol Free by Hawaii Pharm

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Wormwood Herb Extract, Dry

Interacts with
50 drugs
1156 mg per serving Form: Artemisia absinthium Herb Extract, Dry

Wormwood is a very bitter herb traditionally used to stimulate appetite and ease digestion, and it has early research interest in Crohn's disease. It...

Wormwood Herb Extract, Dry monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Wormwood Alcohol Free by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Wormwood Herb Extract, Dry 50

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Wormwood Alcohol Free interact with 50 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Wormwood Alcohol Free interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Wormwood Herb Extract, Dry

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Wormwood Alcohol Free with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Wormwood Herb Extract, Dry1 drug type · 50 drugs

Anticonvulsants

Theoretically, taking wormwood might interfere with the effects of anticonvulsant drugs.
Thujone, a constituent of wormwood, has convulsant effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Wormwood Herb Extract, Dry full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Wormwood Alcohol Free, from the product label.

Hawaii Pharm

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Name
Hawaii Pharm LLC
Street Address
510 Sumner St. Ste. 613
City
Honolulu
State
HI
ZipCode
96817
Phone Number
888-854-2924
Web Address
www.hawaiipharm.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Wormwood Alcohol Free by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions

Does Wormwood Alcohol Free by Hawaii Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Wormwood Alcohol Free has a known interaction with 50 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Wormwood Alcohol Free contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is wormwood safe to take long-term?
No. Short-term use of a properly prepared product may be okay, but wormwood contains thujone, a neurotoxin that builds up with continued use and can become toxic. Stick to short-term dosing and talk with your pharmacist about what that looks like for your situation.
What are the common side effects?
The most common ones from the oil are diffuse muscle aches, nausea, and vomiting. Rare but serious effects can include kidney damage, muscle breakdown, and seizures — which is why dosing and duration matter.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
No. Wormwood is considered unsafe in pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus.
Is it safe while breastfeeding?
No. There isn't enough safety information available, so it's best avoided while breastfeeding.
Does wormwood actually work for digestive problems?
The evidence isn't there yet. Our sources rate it as having insufficient reliable evidence for conditions like dyspepsia and Crohn disease — meaning studies haven't nailed down whether it's effective.
Why is this alcohol-free if wormwood is used in absinthe?
Absinthe is a high-alcohol beverage that concentrates thujone from wormwood — and chronic heavy use of it has caused serious neurological problems. This product is a dry extract without alcohol, which is a safer form when used short-term at proper doses.

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The Full Monographs Behind Wormwood Alcohol Free’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Wormwood

Interacts with 50 drugs

Wormwood is a very bitter herb traditionally used to stimulate appetite and ease digestion, and it has early research interest in Crohn's disease. It contains thujone, which can be toxic in...

Read the full Wormwood monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Wormwood Alcohol Free's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 10 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Wormwood 10 references
  1. Weisbord SD, Soule JB, Kimmel PL. Poison on line-acute renal failure caused by oil of wormwood purchased through the internet. N Engl J Med 1997;337:825-7. PubMed
  2. Gambelunghe C, Melai P. Absinthe: enjoying a new popularity among young people? Forensic Sci Int 2002;130:183-6.
  3. Hold KM, Sirisoma NS, Casida JE. Detoxification of alpha- and beta-Thujones (the active ingredients of absinthe): site specificity and species differences in cytochrome P450 oxidation in vitro and in vivo. Chem Res Toxicol 2001;14:589-95.
  4. Lachenmeier DW, Walch SG, Padosch SA, Kroner LU. Absinthe--a review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2006;46:365-77.
  5. Padosch SA, Lachenmeier DW, Kroner LU. Absinthism: a fictitious 19th century syndrome with present impact. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 2006;1:14. PubMed
  6. Lachenmeier DW, Emmert J, Kuballa T, Sartor G. Thujone--cause of absinthism? Forensic Sci Int 2006;158:1-8. PubMed
  7. Dettling, A., Grass, H., Schuff, A., Skopp, G., Strohbeck-Kuehner, P., and Haffner, H. T. Absinthe: attention performance and mood under the influence of thujone. J Stud.Alcohol 2004;65(5):573-581. PubMed
  8. Benezet-Mazuecos, J. and de la Fuente, A. Electrocardiographic findings after acute absinthe intoxication. Int J Cardiol. 11-10-2006;113(2):e48-e50. PubMed
  9. El Makrini NI, Hassam B. Artemisia absinthium: burning plant! Pan Afr Med J. 2016 Jan 22;23:10. PubMed
  10. Kocaoglu C, Ozel A. Persistent metabolic acidosis and severe diarrhoea due to Artemisia absinthium poisoning. J Pak Med Assoc. 2014 Sep;64(9):1081-3.

See these in context on the Wormwood monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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