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 Leaves are occasionally used as a flavouring. **Caution is advised**, prolonged use is known to have a detrimental effect. The plant is poisonous if used in large quantities. Even small quantities have been known to cause nervous disorders, convulsions, insomnia etc. Just the scent of the plant has been known to cause headaches and nervousness in some people. **The plant contains thujone**. In small quantities this acts as a brain stimulant but is toxic in excess. http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Artemisia+absinthum Leaves are occasionally used as a flavouring. **Caution is advised**, prolonged use is known to have a detrimental effect. The plant is poisonous if used in large quantities. Even small quantities have been known to cause nervous disorders, convulsions, insomnia etc. Just the scent of the plant has been known to cause headaches and nervousness in some people. **The plant contains thujone**. In small quantities this acts as a brain stimulant but is toxic in excess. http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Artemisia+absinthum
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 +Wormwood extract is the basis of the notorious and banned liquor Absinthe.
 +http://www.feeverte.net/recipes.html
  
 **Medicinal Uses** **Medicinal Uses**

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