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Wormwood Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbalist & Alchemist

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Wormwood 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 is a dietary supplement by Herbalist & Alchemist 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 dried Wormwood herb extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Wormwood by Herbalist & Alchemist

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: dried Wormwood herb extract. Wormwood is a plant traditionally used for digestive and biliary complaints, though the evidence backing those uses in our data is insufficient to rate.

The liquid is suspended in ethyl alcohol and distilled water.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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: balances digestion absorption and elimination.
  • We looked for evidence on: Dyspepsia, Crohn disease, Gastritis, Biliary disorders, Indigestion, Digestive upset — and 2 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 we hold doesn't establish that wormwood works for any condition—the ratings for biliary disorders, Crohn disease, depression, and dyspepsia (indigestion) are all listed as insufficient reliable evidence to rate. That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the data we have isn't strong enough to say either way.

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, and short-term use of properly prepared products may be acceptable, but higher amounts can be unsafe. The most common side effects from wormwood oil are muscle aches, nausea, and vomiting.

Rare but serious effects—acute kidney damage, rhabdomyolysis (severe muscle breakdown), and seizures—have been reported. Chronic use, especially of absinthe (an alcoholic drink containing wormwood), has historically been linked to addiction, hallucinations, tremors, paralysis, and brain damage.

Wormwood is unsafe in pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus, and there isn't enough safety data to recommend it while breastfeeding.

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.

Anticonvulsant drugs (seizure medications) are the main concern—wormwood may reduce their effectiveness. Always check your specific medications with the tool on this page before starting.

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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.

If you take seizure medications, check with your pharmacist before using this product—wormwood may interfere with how well they work. Pregnant and breastfeeding people should avoid it.

For anyone else, short-term use of a properly prepared product may be acceptable, but be aware of the nausea, vomiting, and muscle ache risks, and know that the evidence for what wormwood actually treats isn't established in our data.

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 Mar 23, 2018.

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, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbalist & Alchemist
Barcode (UPC) 667056130626
Net contents 2 fl. Oz.; 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 23, 2018
DSLD ID 174942
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Wormwood by Herbalist & Alchemist, 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:
0.75 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
667056130626
IngredientAmount% DV
dried Wormwood herb extract1 mL--

Other ingredients: Ethyl Alcohol, distilled Water

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Label statements
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Formula

Artemisia absinthium

OK

General Statements

Balances digestion, absorption and elimination

Botanical preparation ratio 1:4

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 15-20 drops (0.75-1 mL) in juice or water. Take 3 times per day. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Contraindications: Do not use during pregnancy or lactation.

Not for long term use. Do not exceed recommended dose.

Keep out of children's reach

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

General

NO. WWD-2 1731TU

Seals/Symbols

OK

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Wormwood by Herbalist & Alchemist label

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Wormwood label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Wormwood by Herbalist & Alchemist

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

Serving size0.75 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Dried Wormwood herb extract

Interacts with
50 drugs
1 mL per serving

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...

Dried Wormwood herb extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Wormwood by Herbalist & Alchemist Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

dried Wormwood herb extract 50

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 1 ingredient in Wormwood interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. dried Wormwood herb extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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dried Wormwood herb extract1 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
dried Wormwood herb extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Herbalist & Alchemist

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Name
Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc.
City
Washington
State
NJ
ZipCode
07882
Phone Number
800-611-8235
Web Address
www.herbalist-alchemist.com
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Wormwood by Herbalist & Alchemist: Common Questions

Does Wormwood by Herbalist & Alchemist interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Wormwood 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 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 during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
No. Wormwood is unsafe in pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus. There isn't enough safety information to recommend it while breastfeeding either—talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.
What are the side effects of wormwood?
The most common are nausea, vomiting, and muscle aches from the wormwood oil. Rare but serious effects include acute kidney damage, severe muscle breakdown, and seizures. Long-term use has historically been tied to hallucinations, tremors, and brain damage.
Does wormwood actually work for digestive problems?
The evidence we hold isn't strong enough to say. Wormwood is traditionally used for biliary disorders, indigestion, and Crohn disease, but the ratings for all of these are insufficient—we just don't have reliable data on whether it works.
Why is there thujone in wormwood, and is it dangerous?
Thujone is a natural compound in the wormwood plant. It's a neurotoxin—meaning it can affect the brain and nerves—so wormwood is unsafe in higher amounts or with long-term use. Short-term, properly prepared products may be acceptable, but the risk increases with dose and duration.
Can I use wormwood if I take seizure medication?
Not without checking with your pharmacist first. Thujone in wormwood may interfere with how well seizure drugs work, which is a real safety concern. Always run your exact medications through the interaction checker before starting.

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The Full Monographs Behind Wormwood’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...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Wormwood'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.

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