indhana :
Precautions:
it is given to women for menstrual disorders but it reduces chances of implantation/conception and hence a woman who is trying for baby should avoid its long term use.
Toxicity studies:
Thujone, a characteristic component of essential oil of the A.
absinthium L., is a known central nervous system toxin;
however, the toxicological risk from use of conventional
wormwood preparations is very low and aqueous extracts
contain little thujone. Excessive dosing, long-term use or use
of the essential oil could lead to toxicity “absinthism” -mental
disorder in humans with the symptoms of hallucinations,
sleeplessness and convulsions. The side effects may include
brain damage and even death, insomnia, intestinal cramps,
nausea, restlessness, seizures, stomach cramps, tremors, urine
retention, vertigo and vomiting
