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Source of validity: Traditional
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Artemisia (a genus that includes species such as Artemisia absinthium, commonly known as wormwood) has a history of use in traditional medicine, including some applications for alcohol-related conditions. In European folk traditions, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries, wormwood was used as an ingredient in the alcoholic beverage absinthe and was sometimes believed to have properties that could counteract the negative effects of alcohol or be used as a "tonic" for the liver. However, the evidence supporting its use for treating or supporting recovery from alcoholism is minimal and not substantiated by modern clinical research. Some traditional texts and herbalist sources mention Artemisia as an aid to reduce alcohol cravings or as a bitter tonic to support digestion in those who overindulge in alcohol, but these references tend to be anecdotal or speculative. Modern scientific literature does not provide robust evidence for Artemisia’s effectiveness in treating alcoholism, and its safety profile is complicated by the presence of thujone, a compound with known neurotoxic properties at high doses. Thus, while there is a historical precedent for its use in this context, the strength of evidence is low and not supported by rigorous scientific validation.

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