Wormwood, most known for its use in absinthe, found to be highly beneficial in preventing liver cancer

Natural News: Most people know wormwood as the key ingredient of absinthe, the controversial aperitif that, until recently, was banned in many countries (including the U.S.) because of its reported hallucinogenic effects. However, scientists from Inha University, Seoul National University, and Kyung Hee University in South Korea have found that Artemisia capillaris, one of the plants in the Artemesia genus known as wormwood, can be used to prevent liver cancer from spreading through apoptosis (programmed cell death).

Despite its controversial past, the Artemesia genus has long been used to treat a variety of conditions: In ancient Egypt, wormwood extracts have been used as a pharmaceutical cure for multiple diseases since 1600 B.C., while Greek scholars lauded its therapeutic properties. The backlash surrounding the plant came in the early 20th century, when people blamed thujone, the psychoactive ingredient in wormwood, for loutish and criminal behavior – which was later proven to be false. These days, wormwood isn’t just used in absinthe and medicine – it’s used to naturally repel pests; prevent weed growth; and defend against insect larvae, fleas, and even moth infestations....read more>>>...