In Europe, Wormwood herb has been used in association with superstition and witchcraft and was seen as a protective charm against evil and danger. This Wormwood Essential Oil is made from organic plants cultivated under controlled conditions in the USA, assuring quality and potency. It's extremely popular as a fragrance component in soaps, colognes and perfumes, but has limited use in flavoring due to potentially toxic levels of thujone.
Yes, this Wormwood Essential Oil has a high concentration of Thujone, which is the the active component in Absinthe, the infamous drink that was banned in the USA in 1915, and was only recently made legal in mid-2007. As a result, it's not wise to use this essential oil in any kind of absinthe recipes, as it has a different use and purpose. It's listed as an oral toxin, due to high thujone content and can be toxic in large quantities.
