Wormwood, common

Artemisia absinthium

Chemotype: mixed European wormwood chemotypes; sabinene / myrcene / thujone / sabinyl acetate variability

very stronggreenbitterherbaldark

PLANT PART: flowering plant
EXTRACTION: steam distillation
AROMA NOTE: top-mid

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Aroma intensity: 90 / 100

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Note layer: top-mid

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Cited dermal maximum · leave-on: 0.2%
Phototoxicity: Not flagged in this profile
Oxidation risk: medium

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No furocoumarin-based phototoxic restriction was identified in the reviewed common wormwood sources.

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majorWormwood oils rich in thujones are neurotoxic in overdose and may cause central nervous system disturbance progressing to convulsions, unconsciousness, and death.

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This record uses Liberty Natural's current public COA for the top-level identity of common wormwood oil and the Orav et al. multi-country European survey for composition ranges and means. That survey identified four characteristic wormwood chemotypes in Europe: sabinene-myrcene rich, alpha/beta-thujone rich, epoxyocimene rich, and (E)-sabinyl-acetate rich oils, with Armenian material showing the highest chamazulene content in the set. This pass adds every other named, quantified compound row from the same Orav et al. Table 1 mean-percentage column (monoterpene hydrocarbons, monoterpenols, monoterpene esters, sesquiterpenes, and related minor constituents) to raise closure as far as the source allows.

Constituent	Typical amount	Reported range	Chemical family	Source
Sabinene	7.82%	0.9–30.1%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (abstract and Table 1: sabinene 0.9-30.1%, mean 7.82%)
Myrcene	8.38%	0.1–38.9%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (abstract and Table 1: myrcene 0.1-38.9%, mean 8.38%)
1,8-Cineole	2.01%	0.1–18%	monoterpene oxide	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (abstract and Table 1: 1,8-cineole 0.1-18.0%, mean 2.01%)
Artemisia ketone	1%	0–14.9%	monoterpene ketone	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (abstract and Table 1: artemisia ketone 0-14.9%, mean 1.00%)
alpha-Thujone	4.16%	1.1–10.9%	monoterpene ketone	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (abstract and Table 1: alpha-thujone 1.1-10.9%, mean 4.16%)
beta-Thujone	8.73%	0.1–64.6%	monoterpene ketone	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (abstract and Table 1: beta-thujone 0.1-64.6%, mean 8.73%)
trans-Epoxyocimene	5.01%	0.1–59.7%	oxygenated monoterpene	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (abstract and Table 1: trans-epoxyocimene 0.1-59.7%, mean 5.01%)
(E)-Sabinyl acetate	11.39%	0–70.5%	monoterpene ester	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (abstract and Table 1: (E)-sabinyl acetate 0-70.5%, mean 11.39%)
Chamazulene	0.88%	0–6.6%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (abstract and Table 1: chamazulene 0-6.6%, mean 0.88%; Armenian sample highest at 6.6%)
Tricyclene	0.08%	0–0.7%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Tricyclene 0-0.7%, mean 0.08%)
alpha-Thujene	0.29%	0–1.5%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: alpha-Thujene 0-1.5%, mean 0.29%)
alpha-Pinene	0.54%	0–1.5%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: alpha-Pinene 0-1.5%, mean 0.54%)
Camphene	0.24%	0–1%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Camphene 0-1.0%, mean 0.24%)
beta-Pinene	0.27%	0–1.8%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: beta-Pinene 0-1.8%, mean 0.27%)
alpha-Phellandrene	0.9%	0–7.2%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: alpha-Phellandrene 0-7.2%, mean 0.9%)
alpha-Terpinene	0.2%	0–0.6%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: alpha-Terpinene 0-0.6%, mean 0.2%)
p-Cymene	2.29%	0.2–9.6%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: p-Cymene 0.2-9.6%, mean 2.29%)
Limonene	0.22%	0–0.9%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Limonene 0-0.9%, mean 0.22%)
(Z)-beta-Ocimene	0.09%	0–0.4%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: (Z)-beta-Ocimene 0-0.4%, mean 0.09%)
gamma-Terpinene	0.59%	0–4.2%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: gamma-Terpinene 0-4.2%, mean 0.59%)
(E)-Sabinene hydrate	0.1%	0–0.3%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: (E)-Sabinene hydrate 0-0.3%, mean 0.1%)
trans-Verbenol	2.11%	0–11.7%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: trans-Verbenol 0-11.7%, mean 2.11%)
Borneol	0.29%	0–1.6%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Borneol 0-1.6%, mean 0.29%)
Terpinen-4-ol	1.26%	0–2.5%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Terpinen-4-ol 0-2.5%, mean 1.26%)
Myrtenal	0.23%	0–2.1%	monoterpene aldehyde	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Myrtenal 0-2.1%, mean 0.23%)
alpha-Terpineol	0.35%	0–1.1%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: alpha-Terpineol 0-1.1%, mean 0.35%)
Myrtenol	0.12%	0–0.8%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Myrtenol 0-0.8%, mean 0.12%)
Nerol	1.08%	0–4%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Nerol 0-4.0%, mean 1.08%)
(E)-Chrysanthenyl acetate	0.2%	0–1.8%	monoterpene ester	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: (E)-Chrysanthenyl acetate 0-1.8%, mean 0.2%)
Carvone	1.43%	0–18.5%	monoterpene ketone	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Carvone 0-18.5%, mean 1.43%)
(Z)-Anethole	0.05%	0–0.4%	phenylpropanoid	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: (Z)-Anethole 0-0.4%, mean 0.05%)
Geraniol	0.2%	0–1.3%	monoterpenol	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Geraniol 0-1.3%, mean 0.2%)
(Z)-Chrysanthenyl acetate	0.35%	0–1.7%	monoterpene ester	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: (Z)-Chrysanthenyl acetate 0-1.7%, mean 0.35%)
Perillaldehyde	0.04%	0–0.4%	monoterpene aldehyde	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Perillaldehyde 0-0.4%, mean 0.04%)
Geranial	0.03%	0–0.3%	monoterpene aldehyde	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Geranial 0-0.3%, mean 0.03%)
(E)-Anethole	1%	0–7.1%	phenylpropanoid	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: (E)-Anethole 0-7.1%, mean 1.0%)
Thymol	0.54%	0–10.2%	phenolic monoterpenoid	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Thymol 0-10.2%, mean 0.54%)
(Z)-Sabinyl acetate	0.08%	0–0.6%	monoterpene ester	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: (Z)-Sabinyl acetate 0-0.6%, mean 0.08%)
Carvacrol	0.56%	0–9.7%	phenolic monoterpenoid	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Carvacrol 0-9.7%, mean 0.56%)
alpha-Terpinyl acetate	0.05%	0–0.5%	monoterpene ester	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: alpha-Terpinyl acetate 0-0.5%, mean 0.05%)
Neryl acetate	0.21%	0–0.6%	monoterpene ester	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Neryl acetate 0-0.6%, mean 0.21%)
Decanoic acid	0.05%	0–0.4%	fatty acid	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Decanoic acid 0-0.4%, mean 0.05%)
Geranyl acetate	0.13%	0–0.4%	monoterpene ester	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Geranyl acetate 0-0.4%, mean 0.13%)
alpha-Copaene	0.13%	0–0.7%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: alpha-Copaene 0-0.7%, mean 0.13%)
beta-Bourbonene	0.09%	0–0.9%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: beta-Bourbonene 0-0.9%, mean 0.09%)
beta-Elemene	0.08%	0–0.4%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: beta-Elemene 0-0.4%, mean 0.08%)
Terpinyl propionate	0.55%	0–3.4%	monoterpene ester	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Terpinyl propionate 0-3.4%, mean 0.55%)
alpha-Ionone	0.09%	0–0.4%	norisoprenoid	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: alpha-Ionone 0-0.4%, mean 0.09%)
Neryl propionate	0.34%	0–1.6%	monoterpene ester	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Neryl propionate 0-1.6%, mean 0.34%)
(E)-beta-Caryophyllene	0.89%	0–2.1%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: (E)-beta-Caryophyllene 0-2.1%, mean 0.89%)
delta-Cadinene	0.05%	0–0.5%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: delta-Cadinene 0-0.5%, mean 0.05%)
Geranyl butanoate	0.18%	0–0.9%	monoterpene ester	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Geranyl butanoate 0-0.9%, mean 0.18%)
Germacrene B	0.04%	0–0.3%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Germacrene B 0-0.3%, mean 0.04%)
(E)-Nerolidol	0.21%	0–0.8%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: (E)-Nerolidol 0-0.8%, mean 0.21%)
Neryl 2-methylbutanoate	2.88%	0.1–9.2%	monoterpene ester	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Neryl 2-methylbutanoate 0.1-9.2%, mean 2.88%)
Neryl 3-methylbutanoate	3.14%	0.4–7.3%	monoterpene ester	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Neryl 3-methylbutanoate 0.4-7.3%, mean 3.14%)
Caryophyllene oxide	0.88%	0–2.9%	sesquiterpene oxide	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Caryophyllene oxide 0-2.9%, mean 0.88%)
Viridiflorol	0.32%	0–2.2%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Viridiflorol 0-2.2%, mean 0.32%)
Geranyl isovalerate	0.49%	0–2.3%	monoterpene ester	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Geranyl isovalerate 0-2.3%, mean 0.49%)
Geranyl isovalerate (second RI variant)	0.91%	0–4.9%	monoterpene ester	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Geranyl isovalerate (second RI variant) 0-4.9%, mean 0.91%)
Dodecanal	0.17%	0–0.9%	aliphatic aldehyde	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Dodecanal 0-0.9%, mean 0.17%)
Ledol	0.17%	0–0.6%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Ledol 0-0.6%, mean 0.17%)
Cubenol	0.06%	0–0.9%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Cubenol 0-0.9%, mean 0.06%)
Neryl valerate	0.43%	0–2.8%	monoterpene ester	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Neryl valerate 0-2.8%, mean 0.43%)
T-Muurolol	0.73%	0–5%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: T-Muurolol 0-5.0%, mean 0.73%)
Geranyl valerate	0.34%	0–2.5%	monoterpene ester	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Geranyl valerate 0-2.5%, mean 0.34%)
(E)-alpha-Cadinol	0.17%	0–3.2%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: (E)-alpha-Cadinol 0-3.2%, mean 0.17%)
(Z)-alpha-Cadinol	0.45%	0–1.8%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: (Z)-alpha-Cadinol 0-1.8%, mean 0.45%)
Farnesol	0.32%	0–3%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Farnesol 0-3.0%, mean 0.32%)
alpha-Santanol	0.11%	0–1.3%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: alpha-Santanol 0-1.3%, mean 0.11%)
alpha-Bisabolol	0.71%	0–7.5%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: alpha-Bisabolol 0-7.5%, mean 0.71%)
n-Heptadecane	0.15%	0–0.8%	aliphatic hydrocarbon	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: n-Heptadecane 0-0.8%, mean 0.15%)
Dihydrochamazulene	0.31%	0–4.9%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Dihydrochamazulene 0-4.9%, mean 0.31%)
n-Nonadecane	0.11%	0–0.7%	aliphatic hydrocarbon	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: n-Nonadecane 0-0.7%, mean 0.11%)
Valerenic acid	0.37%	0–4.7%	sesquiterpene acid	View source Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf (Table 1: Valerenic acid 0-4.7%, mean 0.37%)
Camphor	1.5%	—	monoterpene ketone	View source Artemisia absinthium is highly chemotype-variable (>=6 chemotypes: b-thujone, (E)-sabinyl acetate, (Z)-epoxyocimene, chrysanthenyl acetate, cis-chrysanthenol, mixed). Camphor absent from record yet reported 6.8% in a-thujone-type leaf oil (Judzentiene, Lithuania; NPC 2009) and up to 22.9% in camphor/1,8-cineole chemotypes; pct_typical 1.5 = conservative cross-chemotype minor estimate anchored to cited single-sample values

Profile source: COMMON WORMWOOD ESSENTIAL OIL - Product No: 89; Composition of the essential oil of Artemisia absinthium L. of different geographical origin; IFRA Standards Conformity Certificate - WORMWOOD NATURAL USA · https://www.libertynatural.com/coa/89.htm ; https://kirj.ee/wp-content/plugins/kirj/pub/chem-3-2006-155-165_20230303173851.pdf ; https://docs.lebermuth.com/download/public/50-6290-01/IFRA%2051st%20Certificate%20Lebermuth.pdf

A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY

Traditional & reported uses

These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.

traditionally used in folk herbalism for supporting digestive comfort in very low, controlled use
traditionally associated with historic use in bitters and ritual/ceremonial preparations
used in niche perfumery for its intensely herbaceous, bitter-green note
reported to be treated with caution in aromatherapy due to thujone content, limiting typical use to perfumery rather than therapeutic application

For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.

What we're still learning · 4 data gaps

Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.

The public Liberty COA for common wormwood confirms identity, origin, extraction method, plant part, and organoleptic intensity, but does not publish batch constituent percentages.
A public primary leave-on dermal source specific to Liberty Natural Product No. 89 was not found; the stored 0.2% ceiling is taken from a public IFRA 51 Category 5A body-lotion certificate for wormwood natural USA rather than the exact Liberty batch.
No directly measured public volatility-rate or tenacity-hour figures were verified in this pass.
Because Table 1 reports mean percentages averaged across 19 samples spanning four distinct wormwood chemotypes with very wide min-max ranges (e.g. beta-thujone 0.1-64.6%, (E)-sabinyl acetate 0-70.5%), the column of means for a single hypothetical 'average' oil does not sum to 100% and structurally cannot reach full closure; closure was raised to the maximum achievable using essentially the full identified-compound list from this survey.