St. Francis Wormwood Liquid Tincture
St. Francis Wormwood Liquid Tincture Details
St. Francis Wormwood Liquid Tincture is a traditional herbal liquid extract of Artemisia absinthium (wormwood), one of the oldest herbal remedies in Western herbal medicine. Wormwood has been used for centuries for digestive bitter support and traditional parasite cleansing. St. Francis Herb Farm has been making organic and wild-crafted herbal tinctures in Canada since 1988, with a reputation for quality extraction methods that preserve the active compounds. Liquid format allows for flexible dosing and faster absorption than capsules.
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Quick Facts
| Herb | Artemisia absinthium (wormwood) |
| Format | Alcohol-based liquid tincture |
| Traditional uses | Digestive bitter, traditional parasite cleansing protocols |
| Brand | St. Francis Herb Farm — Canadian herbal specialist since 1988 |
| Made in | Canada |
| Best taken | Short-term use under practitioner guidance |
Who St. Francis Wormwood Is For
- Adults working with a naturopath or herbalist on a traditional parasite cleansing protocol
- People wanting a digestive bitter to support stomach acid and bile production before meals
- Adults who've travelled to areas with parasite exposure and want a traditional herbal option as part of their post-travel routine
- Anyone wanting a high-quality Canadian-made wormwood tincture from a respected herbal specialist
- People building a traditional herbal medicine cabinet who want bitter herbs available
Who this product is NOT for: Wormwood is NOT for long-term daily use. Most herbalists recommend cycling it on for 2-4 weeks, then off for several weeks. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid wormwood entirely — it's traditionally contraindicated. If you have a seizure disorder, avoid wormwood — thujone, one of its compounds, can lower seizure threshold. If you have liver disease, kidney disease, or take medications metabolized by the liver, consult your healthcare practitioner. If you suspect you have a parasite infection, please see a healthcare practitioner for proper diagnosis and treatment — herbal protocols work best alongside professional guidance, not as a replacement.
Vitamart's Take
Wormwood is a traditional herb with serious history — it's been used for centuries as a digestive bitter and as part of parasite cleansing protocols across many herbal medicine traditions. St. Francis Herb Farm is one of Canada's most respected herbal tincture makers, working with practitioners and herbalists for over 35 years. Their extraction methods preserve the bitter compounds that make wormwood effective traditionally. This is a focused herbal tool, not a daily supplement — wormwood is meant for short-term cycled use, ideally under the guidance of a naturopath or herbalist. The sensible choice for adults already working with a practitioner on a traditional cleansing protocol. If you suspect a parasite infection, the right first step is professional diagnosis, not self-treatment.
How St. Francis Wormwood Compares
Wormwood Tincture vs Capsule Wormwood
Wormwood Tincture (this product): Liquid format. Faster absorption. Allows flexible dosing. Strong bitter taste — part of the digestive bitter effect.
Wormwood Capsules: No taste. Pre-measured doses. A fit if you can't tolerate the bitter taste of tinctures.
Single Wormwood vs Combination Parasite Cleanse Formulas
St. Francis Wormwood (this product): Single-herb wormwood. Allows herbalists and practitioners to customize protocols.
Combination Parasite Cleanse Formulas: Typically combine wormwood with black walnut hull and clove (the classic three-herb protocol). A fit if you want a pre-formulated protocol.
Wormwood vs Other Digestive Bitters
Wormwood (this product): One of the strongest bitter herbs. Used for both digestive support and traditional parasite protocols.
Other Bitters (gentian, dandelion, artichoke): Less intense bitter compounds. A fit for daily digestive support without wormwood's stronger traditional uses or contraindications.
What Are Digestive Bitters?
Digestive bitters are herbal preparations that stimulate the body's natural digestive processes through the bitter taste. Here's a quick overview:
- How they work: Bitter taste receptors in your mouth and gut trigger the release of digestive secretions — stomach acid, bile, and pancreatic enzymes — which support better digestion of meals.
- Traditional use: Bitters have been used in herbal medicine traditions worldwide for thousands of years. They're typically taken in small doses (a few drops to a teaspoon) before meals.
- Wormwood as a bitter: Wormwood is one of the strongest traditional bitters. The intensity is part of what makes it work — you actually need to taste the bitter for the digestive response to occur.
- Why short-term use: Wormwood contains thujone, a compound that's beneficial in small short-term doses but problematic with long-term high-dose use. Cycling on and off prevents thujone accumulation.
- Traditional parasite use: Wormwood gets its name from its traditional use against intestinal parasites — a use dating back to ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman herbal medicine. Modern research on this use is limited but the traditional history is long.
How To Use
Adults: Follow the dosing instructions on the bottle, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner, naturopath, or herbalist. Typical traditional use is 1-3 ml in water or juice, taken 1-3 times daily before meals for 2-4 weeks, then a break of several weeks.
The bitter taste is intense and is part of how it works — don't try to mask it completely. Adding it to a small amount of water (rather than a full glass) keeps the bitter signal stronger. Talk to a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (do not use), have a seizure disorder (do not use), have liver or kidney disease, take medications metabolized by the liver, or have an alcohol sensitivity (this is an alcohol-based tincture).
Frequently Asked Questions
âž• What is wormwood used for?
âž• Is it safe?
âž• How long should I take it?
âž• Do I need to see a practitioner before using this?
âž• What's thujone?
âž• Will the alcohol in the tincture be a problem?
Pairs Well With
- Digestive Enzymes — broader digestive support beyond bitters
- Probiotics — supports gut microbiome health
- Liver Support Supplements — supports the body's detoxification systems
- Cleanse Products — the broader cleansing category
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- All Parasite Cleanse Products — Compare single-herb and combination cleanse formulas.
- All Herbal Remedies — Browse the herbal remedy category.
- All Cleanses & Detox — Browse the cleanse and detox category.
- Liver Support Supplements — Browse liver-support options.
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St. Francis Wormwood Liquid Tincture
St. Francis Wormwood Liquid Tincture Details
St. Francis Wormwood Liquid Tincture is a traditional herbal liquid extract of Artemisia absinthium (wormwood), one of the oldest herbal remedies in Western herbal medicine. Wormwood has been used for centuries for digestive bitter support and traditional parasite cleansing. St. Francis Herb Farm has been making organic and wild-crafted herbal tinctures in Canada since 1988, with a reputation for quality extraction methods that preserve the active compounds. Liquid format allows for flexible dosing and faster absorption than capsules.
Vitamins Lowest Prices  | Lowest Price in Canada — Guaranteed  | Ships from Ontario across Canada
Quick Facts
| Herb | Artemisia absinthium (wormwood) |
| Format | Alcohol-based liquid tincture |
| Traditional uses | Digestive bitter, traditional parasite cleansing protocols |
| Brand | St. Francis Herb Farm — Canadian herbal specialist since 1988 |
| Made in | Canada |
| Best taken | Short-term use under practitioner guidance |
Who St. Francis Wormwood Is For
- Adults working with a naturopath or herbalist on a traditional parasite cleansing protocol
- People wanting a digestive bitter to support stomach acid and bile production before meals
- Adults who've travelled to areas with parasite exposure and want a traditional herbal option as part of their post-travel routine
- Anyone wanting a high-quality Canadian-made wormwood tincture from a respected herbal specialist
- People building a traditional herbal medicine cabinet who want bitter herbs available
Who this product is NOT for: Wormwood is NOT for long-term daily use. Most herbalists recommend cycling it on for 2-4 weeks, then off for several weeks. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid wormwood entirely — it's traditionally contraindicated. If you have a seizure disorder, avoid wormwood — thujone, one of its compounds, can lower seizure threshold. If you have liver disease, kidney disease, or take medications metabolized by the liver, consult your healthcare practitioner. If you suspect you have a parasite infection, please see a healthcare practitioner for proper diagnosis and treatment — herbal protocols work best alongside professional guidance, not as a replacement.
Vitamart's Take
Wormwood is a traditional herb with serious history — it's been used for centuries as a digestive bitter and as part of parasite cleansing protocols across many herbal medicine traditions. St. Francis Herb Farm is one of Canada's most respected herbal tincture makers, working with practitioners and herbalists for over 35 years. Their extraction methods preserve the bitter compounds that make wormwood effective traditionally. This is a focused herbal tool, not a daily supplement — wormwood is meant for short-term cycled use, ideally under the guidance of a naturopath or herbalist. The sensible choice for adults already working with a practitioner on a traditional cleansing protocol. If you suspect a parasite infection, the right first step is professional diagnosis, not self-treatment.
How St. Francis Wormwood Compares
Wormwood Tincture vs Capsule Wormwood
Wormwood Tincture (this product): Liquid format. Faster absorption. Allows flexible dosing. Strong bitter taste — part of the digestive bitter effect.
Wormwood Capsules: No taste. Pre-measured doses. A fit if you can't tolerate the bitter taste of tinctures.
Single Wormwood vs Combination Parasite Cleanse Formulas
St. Francis Wormwood (this product): Single-herb wormwood. Allows herbalists and practitioners to customize protocols.
Combination Parasite Cleanse Formulas: Typically combine wormwood with black walnut hull and clove (the classic three-herb protocol). A fit if you want a pre-formulated protocol.
Wormwood vs Other Digestive Bitters
Wormwood (this product): One of the strongest bitter herbs. Used for both digestive support and traditional parasite protocols.
Other Bitters (gentian, dandelion, artichoke): Less intense bitter compounds. A fit for daily digestive support without wormwood's stronger traditional uses or contraindications.
What Are Digestive Bitters?
Digestive bitters are herbal preparations that stimulate the body's natural digestive processes through the bitter taste. Here's a quick overview:
- How they work: Bitter taste receptors in your mouth and gut trigger the release of digestive secretions — stomach acid, bile, and pancreatic enzymes — which support better digestion of meals.
- Traditional use: Bitters have been used in herbal medicine traditions worldwide for thousands of years. They're typically taken in small doses (a few drops to a teaspoon) before meals.
- Wormwood as a bitter: Wormwood is one of the strongest traditional bitters. The intensity is part of what makes it work — you actually need to taste the bitter for the digestive response to occur.
- Why short-term use: Wormwood contains thujone, a compound that's beneficial in small short-term doses but problematic with long-term high-dose use. Cycling on and off prevents thujone accumulation.
- Traditional parasite use: Wormwood gets its name from its traditional use against intestinal parasites — a use dating back to ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman herbal medicine. Modern research on this use is limited but the traditional history is long.
How To Use
Adults: Follow the dosing instructions on the bottle, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner, naturopath, or herbalist. Typical traditional use is 1-3 ml in water or juice, taken 1-3 times daily before meals for 2-4 weeks, then a break of several weeks.
The bitter taste is intense and is part of how it works — don't try to mask it completely. Adding it to a small amount of water (rather than a full glass) keeps the bitter signal stronger. Talk to a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (do not use), have a seizure disorder (do not use), have liver or kidney disease, take medications metabolized by the liver, or have an alcohol sensitivity (this is an alcohol-based tincture).
Frequently Asked Questions
âž• What is wormwood used for?
âž• Is it safe?
âž• How long should I take it?
âž• Do I need to see a practitioner before using this?
âž• What's thujone?
âž• Will the alcohol in the tincture be a problem?
Pairs Well With
- Digestive Enzymes — broader digestive support beyond bitters
- Probiotics — supports gut microbiome health
- Liver Support Supplements — supports the body's detoxification systems
- Cleanse Products — the broader cleansing category
💡 Subscribe & save up to 10% on every order — never run out of your daily supplements.
Compare Similar Products
- All Parasite Cleanse Products — Compare single-herb and combination cleanse formulas.
- All Herbal Remedies — Browse the herbal remedy category.
- All Cleanses & Detox — Browse the cleanse and detox category.
- Liver Support Supplements — Browse liver-support options.
About Vitamart
Vitamart.ca is Canada's vitamin specialist. We've been selling vitamins and supplements to Canadian families since 2005, shipping from our Ontario warehouse to every province. We believe in quality products you trust at prices you love — no fancy packaging markups, no pushy upsells, just the vitamins you need at the lowest prices in Canada. Backed by our Low Price Guarantee: find a lower advertised price at a Canadian competitor and we'll beat it by 1¢.
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St. Francis Wormwood Liquid Tincture Details
St. Francis Wormwood Liquid Tincture is a traditional herbal liquid extract of Artemisia absinthium (wormwood), one of the oldest herbal remedies in Western herbal medicine. Wormwood has been used for centuries for digestive bitter support and traditional parasite cleansing. St. Francis Herb Farm has been making organic and wild-crafted herbal tinctures in Canada since 1988, with a reputation for quality extraction methods that preserve the active compounds. Liquid format allows for flexible dosing and faster absorption than capsules.
Vitamins Lowest Prices  | Lowest Price in Canada — Guaranteed  | Ships from Ontario across Canada
Quick Facts
| Herb | Artemisia absinthium (wormwood) |
| Format | Alcohol-based liquid tincture |
| Traditional uses | Digestive bitter, traditional parasite cleansing protocols |
| Brand | St. Francis Herb Farm — Canadian herbal specialist since 1988 |
| Made in | Canada |
| Best taken | Short-term use under practitioner guidance |
Who St. Francis Wormwood Is For
- Adults working with a naturopath or herbalist on a traditional parasite cleansing protocol
- People wanting a digestive bitter to support stomach acid and bile production before meals
- Adults who've travelled to areas with parasite exposure and want a traditional herbal option as part of their post-travel routine
- Anyone wanting a high-quality Canadian-made wormwood tincture from a respected herbal specialist
- People building a traditional herbal medicine cabinet who want bitter herbs available
Who this product is NOT for: Wormwood is NOT for long-term daily use. Most herbalists recommend cycling it on for 2-4 weeks, then off for several weeks. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid wormwood entirely — it's traditionally contraindicated. If you have a seizure disorder, avoid wormwood — thujone, one of its compounds, can lower seizure threshold. If you have liver disease, kidney disease, or take medications metabolized by the liver, consult your healthcare practitioner. If you suspect you have a parasite infection, please see a healthcare practitioner for proper diagnosis and treatment — herbal protocols work best alongside professional guidance, not as a replacement.
Vitamart's Take
Wormwood is a traditional herb with serious history — it's been used for centuries as a digestive bitter and as part of parasite cleansing protocols across many herbal medicine traditions. St. Francis Herb Farm is one of Canada's most respected herbal tincture makers, working with practitioners and herbalists for over 35 years. Their extraction methods preserve the bitter compounds that make wormwood effective traditionally. This is a focused herbal tool, not a daily supplement — wormwood is meant for short-term cycled use, ideally under the guidance of a naturopath or herbalist. The sensible choice for adults already working with a practitioner on a traditional cleansing protocol. If you suspect a parasite infection, the right first step is professional diagnosis, not self-treatment.
How St. Francis Wormwood Compares
Wormwood Tincture vs Capsule Wormwood
Wormwood Tincture (this product): Liquid format. Faster absorption. Allows flexible dosing. Strong bitter taste — part of the digestive bitter effect.
Wormwood Capsules: No taste. Pre-measured doses. A fit if you can't tolerate the bitter taste of tinctures.
Single Wormwood vs Combination Parasite Cleanse Formulas
St. Francis Wormwood (this product): Single-herb wormwood. Allows herbalists and practitioners to customize protocols.
Combination Parasite Cleanse Formulas: Typically combine wormwood with black walnut hull and clove (the classic three-herb protocol). A fit if you want a pre-formulated protocol.
Wormwood vs Other Digestive Bitters
Wormwood (this product): One of the strongest bitter herbs. Used for both digestive support and traditional parasite protocols.
Other Bitters (gentian, dandelion, artichoke): Less intense bitter compounds. A fit for daily digestive support without wormwood's stronger traditional uses or contraindications.
What Are Digestive Bitters?
Digestive bitters are herbal preparations that stimulate the body's natural digestive processes through the bitter taste. Here's a quick overview:
- How they work: Bitter taste receptors in your mouth and gut trigger the release of digestive secretions — stomach acid, bile, and pancreatic enzymes — which support better digestion of meals.
- Traditional use: Bitters have been used in herbal medicine traditions worldwide for thousands of years. They're typically taken in small doses (a few drops to a teaspoon) before meals.
- Wormwood as a bitter: Wormwood is one of the strongest traditional bitters. The intensity is part of what makes it work — you actually need to taste the bitter for the digestive response to occur.
- Why short-term use: Wormwood contains thujone, a compound that's beneficial in small short-term doses but problematic with long-term high-dose use. Cycling on and off prevents thujone accumulation.
- Traditional parasite use: Wormwood gets its name from its traditional use against intestinal parasites — a use dating back to ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman herbal medicine. Modern research on this use is limited but the traditional history is long.
How To Use
Adults: Follow the dosing instructions on the bottle, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner, naturopath, or herbalist. Typical traditional use is 1-3 ml in water or juice, taken 1-3 times daily before meals for 2-4 weeks, then a break of several weeks.
The bitter taste is intense and is part of how it works — don't try to mask it completely. Adding it to a small amount of water (rather than a full glass) keeps the bitter signal stronger. Talk to a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (do not use), have a seizure disorder (do not use), have liver or kidney disease, take medications metabolized by the liver, or have an alcohol sensitivity (this is an alcohol-based tincture).
Frequently Asked Questions
âž• What is wormwood used for?
âž• Is it safe?
âž• How long should I take it?
âž• Do I need to see a practitioner before using this?
âž• What's thujone?
âž• Will the alcohol in the tincture be a problem?
Pairs Well With
- Digestive Enzymes — broader digestive support beyond bitters
- Probiotics — supports gut microbiome health
- Liver Support Supplements — supports the body's detoxification systems
- Cleanse Products — the broader cleansing category
💡 Subscribe & save up to 10% on every order — never run out of your daily supplements.
Compare Similar Products
- All Parasite Cleanse Products — Compare single-herb and combination cleanse formulas.
- All Herbal Remedies — Browse the herbal remedy category.
- All Cleanses & Detox — Browse the cleanse and detox category.
- Liver Support Supplements — Browse liver-support options.
About Vitamart
Vitamart.ca is Canada's vitamin specialist. We've been selling vitamins and supplements to Canadian families since 2005, shipping from our Ontario warehouse to every province. We believe in quality products you trust at prices you love — no fancy packaging markups, no pushy upsells, just the vitamins you need at the lowest prices in Canada. Backed by our Low Price Guarantee: find a lower advertised price at a Canadian competitor and we'll beat it by 1¢.
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