Wormwood tincture (Absinthii tinctura)

Wormwood tincture (Absinthii tinctura) – [25 ml vial]

$13.66

Phytopreparation that stimulates the secretory and motor functions of the gastrointestinal tract.

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Description

Wormwood Tincture 25 ml.

Pharmacodynamics

Wormwood tincture is a plant-based preparation known for its high concentration of bitters (especially absintine) and essential oils such as thujone, thujol, and phellandrene. These compounds stimulate taste receptors and reflexively enhance gastric acid secretion, thereby boosting appetite and improving digestion. Additionally, wormwood promotes bile flow, contributing to its choleretic effect.

Bioactive Compounds and Pharmacological Effects

  • Absintine: A bitter principle that enhances gastric secretions and appetite.
  • Thujone: Exhibits antimicrobial properties; affects GABA receptors in high doses, but safe in medicinal quantities.
  • Essential oils (thujol, phellandrene): Possess anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic properties.

Indications

Wormwood tincture is traditionally used for:

  • Hypoacid and anacid gastritis
  • Chronic cholecystitis
  • Biliary dyskinesia
  • Poor appetite and functional digestive insufficiency

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to wormwood or its components
  • Hyperacid gastritis
  • Peptic ulcer disease
  • Pregnancy, lactation, epilepsy

Dosage and Administration

Take 15–20 drops orally, three times daily, 15–30 minutes before meals. Treatment duration should be determined by a healthcare provider.

Interesting Facts

  • Wormwood has been used in traditional medicine since antiquity to treat indigestion and expel intestinal parasites.
  • The plant is a key ingredient in the famous alcoholic beverage absinthe. However, the concentration of thujone in modern medicinal wormwood products is too low to cause toxicity or hallucinations.
  • Wormwood has demonstrated potential antimicrobial and antiparasitic effects in preliminary studies, though more clinical evidence is needed.

Pharmacokinetics

Exact pharmacokinetic data is limited. However, the effects are typically observed within 20–30 minutes after ingestion due to stimulation of reflex arcs and gastric secretions.

Warnings

Long-term or high-dose use may result in side effects such as nausea, restlessness, or, in rare cases, seizures (due to thujone). Always consult with your physician before using this or any other herbal medicine.

Note: Suitable for adults and adolescents aged 12 and older.

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