Silvery Wormwood  is native to the Mediterranean region. It is an erect evergreen perennial plant, with masses of finely-divided aromatic silvery-white leaves and single-sided sprays of yellow daisy-like flowers. This plant is cultivated for its foliage effects, but in colder and more temperate regions it requires the protection of a wall.

TRADITIONAL USES:

A very rare oil

Antispasmodic, carminative, choleretic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, nervine, orexigenic, stimulant, stomachic, tonic (uterine, womb), vermifuge. It is known to be used to expel worms, control fever and as a digestive remedy.

BLENDS WELL WITH

Patchouli, Lavender, Oak Moss, Rosemary, Pine, Sage, Clary Sage and Cedarwood.

HISTORY:

Also known as Old woman, Greater Mugwort, Tree wormwood

CAUTIONS:Use well diluted. Silvery Wormwood essential oil is toxic, arbortifacient and a neurotoxin.