Wormwood Oil
Part of our Oils range, manufactured and exported by Arizone International LLP.
Wormwood Oil is a strong, bitter, green, herbaceous and slightly camphoraceous essential oil steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of Artemisia absinthium. It is famous as the plant behind absinthe. Because it can be very high in thujone, it is used only in small, controlled amounts in perfumery, regulated flavours and speciality products.
Arizone International supplies Wormwood Oil for perfumers, licensed flavour and spirit producers, and speciality users, with full safety documentation.
About Wormwood
Wormwood is a silvery-grey, aromatic perennial native to Europe, North Africa and Asia, including the Himalayan regions of India, where it is known in Unani medicine as afsanteen. It is one of the most bitter herbs known. For centuries, it has been used in bitters, vermouth and herbal liqueurs. The word "vermouth" comes from the German "Wermut", meaning wormwood.
Wormwood and Absinthe
In the 19th century, absinthe, a strong green spirit flavoured with wormwood, anise and fennel, became extremely popular in France among artists and writers. It was blamed for madness and was banned in many countries in the early 20th century. Modern research suggests that the problems were mainly caused by high alcohol content rather than wormwood itself. Absinthe was legalised again in the EU and other countries, with strict limits on thujone content, which in the EU is 35 mg/kg for bitter spirits.
Aroma and Composition
The composition of wormwood oil varies widely by chemotype and origin. Common components include:
- Beta-ThujoneOften the main component in many oils, giving a sharp, herbal note.
- Sabinyl Acetate and Cis-EpoxyocimeneFound in some chemotypes, with little thujone.
- ChamazuleneSometimes present, giving a blue-green colour.
Applications
- Perfumery, in tiny amounts, for bitter-green, herbal accords
- Absinthe, vermouth and bitters, by licensed producers within thujone limits
- Speciality and research applications
Important Safety Warning
Wormwood oil can contain very high levels of thujone, a neurotoxin that can cause seizures, kidney damage and other serious effects. It must never be taken internally in its pure form, must not be used in aromatherapy or massage, and must not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding, on children, or by people with epilepsy. In fragrances and flavours, it must only be used within IFRA and food/beverage regulations. It must be stored securely and clearly labelled. Keep out of reach of children. Please read the SDS before use.
Quality Parameters
- Botanical identity (Artemisia absinthium) and chemotype
- Thujone content by gas chromatography
- Specific gravity, refractive index and optical rotation
- Colour and aroma evaluation
Packaging and Storage
Supplied in aluminium or amber glass bottles with hazard labelling. Store tightly closed in a cool, dark, secure place.
Tips for Buyers and Formulators
Wormwood oil is for regulated uses only, such as licensed absinthe production within thujone limits and trace-level perfumery. Keep the GC report on file showing thujone content for each lot.
Why Choose Arizone International?
We are an India-based supplier and exporter of essential oils, located in Daman near Gujarat. We supply Wormwood Oil responsibly, with thujone content declared, COA, GC reports, SDS and full export documentation.
Share your intended use, quantity and destination to receive a quotation for Wormwood Oil.
Specifications
- Category
- Oils
- Physical Form
- Liquid – steam-distilled essential oil
- Grade Options
- Fragrance grade – low-level use only; not for food, aromatherapy or undiluted use
- Packaging
- Aluminium bottles (1–5 kg), HDPE cans (5–25 kg) and lacquered steel drums (up to 180 kg); samples in amber glass
- Country of Origin
- Europe
- Shelf Life
- 24 months in original sealed packing
- Storage Conditions
- Tightly closed, full containers in a cool (below 25°C), dark place away from heat and flames
Applications
- Perfumery, in tiny amounts, for bitter-green, herbal accords
- Absinthe, vermouth and bitters, by licensed producers within thujone limits
- Speciality and research applications
Compliance
Yes. Wormwood, Artemisia absinthium, is the defining botanical of absinthe, used within strict thujone limits.
No. Wormwood Oil can be very high in thujone, so it is not suitable for aromatherapy or massage.
Vermouth comes from Wermut, the German word for wormwood, which is used to flavour the drink.
We share a GC-MS report and COA for Wormwood Oil, which show its main components and help confirm purity.
Yes. Samples of Wormwood Oil are available on request, which helps your team evaluate it before a larger order.
We export Wormwood Oil from India to buyers in the USA, the UK, the EU, the Middle East, Australia and 40+ other countries. Orders ship by sea or air on EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP terms, with a certificate of analysis and a certificate of origin.
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