Wormwood

Wormwood is an herb with a distinctively bitter taste and intense aroma, used for centuries in cooking and folk medicine. The most well-known species is Artemisia absinthium, used as an aromatic ingredient in liqueurs and herbal drinks, the most famous example being absinthe. In the kitchen, it is added very sparingly to flavour meat dishes, game, or sauces, where it helps cut through richness. It is also a traditional ingredient in vermouths and herbal digestifs. Its bitter compounds are known to support digestion. It should be used with great care, as its intense bitterness can easily overpower other flavours.