Absinthe in Herbalist: Properties of Absinthe

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Absinthe - Chemical constituents

• Essential oil rich in ketones (thujone) and terpenes;
• Sesquiterpene lactones;
• Bitter substances (absintin);
• Flavonoids;
• Tannins.

Absinthe in Herbalist: Properties of Absinthe

The peculiar properties of absinthe are the bitter-tonic and digestive ones, which make it a constituent of numerous bitters and digestives (Vermouth).
Absinthe is used to stimulate appetite, in digestive tract disorders, especially in case of hypochlorhydria or gastritis with reduced production of gastric juices. The essential oil of absinthe combines the well-known digestive properties with a carminative and antispastic action in the intestine and biliary.