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**Edible Uses** | **Edible Uses** | ||
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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, | ||
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+ | Wormwood extract is the basis of the notorious and banned liquor Absinthe. | ||
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**Medicinal Uses** | **Medicinal Uses** | ||
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**Other Uses** | **Other Uses** | ||
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+ | Repellent; Strewing. | ||
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+ | The fresh or dried shoots are said to repel insects and mice, they have been laid amongst clothing to repel moths and have also been used as a strewing herb. An infusion of the plant is said to discourage slugs and insects. The plant contains substances called sesquiterpene lactones, these are strongly insecticidal. http:// | ||
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