Artemisia with pungent notes.
Characterizes the formulation of traditional liqueurs.
Vermouth continues to be in fashion.
Family
Asteraceae
Origin
ITALY
Active Principles
Thujone, Cineol, Quebrachitol and Methylinositol.
Curiosity
Not to be confused with Artemsina pontica (called “Gentle Absinthe”).
It is in fact a native alpine herb from the Val d’Asota and the Canton of Valais, hence the botanic name.
Contraindications
Not recommended for people with peptic ulcers and gastritis.
Not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to lack of data on safety of consumption.
