Historically, wormwood has been used to treat labor, premenstrual, joint, and muscle pain.
Wormwood is used for various digestion problems such as loss of appetite, upset stomach, gall bladder disease, and intestinal spasms.
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) has a history of use as a traditional medicine to treat parasites that cause gastrointestinal disease, such as pinworms, roundworms, and tapeworms:
A wormwood tea can be made by adding 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of the herb to 1 cup (250 ml) of boiling water, then steeping for ten to fifteen minutes. Many doctors recommend drinking three cups (750 ml) each day