Recipe
Artemisia absinthium — Herbal infusion (tea) (Flower)
- Herb:
- Wormwood Artemisia absinthium
- Method:
- Herbal infusion (tea)
- Plant part:
- Flower
About 6 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Use a very small amount of dried material (well under 1 teaspoon) — wormwood is bitter and strong.
- Pour boiling water, cover, and steep 3–5 minutes.
- Strain — taste check; if too bitter next time shorten the steep or reduce the amount.
Extraction
- Herb:
- proportions according to the recipe steps on the card
- Solvent:
- medium composition (water, alcohol, oil, honey…) see the individual steps
- Shelf life:
- after preparation, store hygienically and according to the type of product (cool conditions, light, alcohol)
- Target compounds:
- indicative home extraction — the profile depends on temperature, cutting time and proportions
Notes
Thujone and distilled products have regulated limits — see the herb card; avoid in pregnancy and for children.
Why it works
Hot water and infusion time govern the release of polar metabolites and part of the volatile oils; a home infusion is not the same as a standardised tea extract from registered preparations.
Related
Wormwood — Herb card
Herbal infusion (tea) — Processing method detail