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wormwood
noun[ U ]
uk /ˈwɜːm.wʊd/ us /ˈwɝːm.wʊd/
one of several kinds of artemisia(= a family of bushes and plants with a strong smell and a bitter taste), some of which are used in medicines:
According to ancient records, wormwood was first used to treat malaria more than 1000 years ago.
The herb tarragon is a relative of wormwood.
Absinthe is a bitter liquor that is distilled from wormwood.
Pure wormwood oil is a strong poison and excessive use of the plant can also cause poisoning.
Currently, the drugs are made by extracting artemisinin from wormwood or synthesizing it in a laboratory.
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