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It contains an essential oil, useful for repelling flies and moths. Therefore, the dried stems are usually placed in sachets or bags inside closets to protect and scent clothing. It is also used as a tonic, vermifuge, and in all mouth conditions (stomatitis, canker sores, etc). It relieves stomach pain in episodes of gastritis, flavonoids act as an antispasmodic relaxing smooth muscle. - Improves heavy digestions by stimulating the digestive process and promoting the production and elimination of bile. - Strengthens the liver and improves liver function. - Improves mouth sores and canker sores. - In women, it relieves painful menstruation and regulates the menstrual cycle. - Helps in wound healing by accelerating the healing process and acting as an antimicrobial agent. - Relieves muscle strain pain when applied to the skin. - Relieves skin itching or pruritus. - Treats and helps eliminate intestinal parasites such as Ascaris lumbricoides, Enterobius vermicularis, Trichuris trichiura, or Taenia (tapeworm). Hence its common name of wormwood plant. - Improves seborrheic dermatitis, helps eliminate dandruff, and combats alopecia although we all know that androgenic alopecia has little or no remedy.