Also used as a red colorant for wood, foods, medicines, and cosmetics. Artemisia absinthium Wormwood Oil of wormwood was an ingredient in absinthe. Leaves are used to improve digestion and liver function, encourage menstruation, lower fever, and destroy threadworms. Also used in sachets and powders to repel moths and fleas. Borago officinalis Borage Soothes damaged or irritated tissues, increases perspiration, mild sedative and antidepressant effects.
Oil lowers blood pressure.
Citrus limon Lemon Juice is used to set jam and in drinks. Fruits are used in preserves, marmalades, and pickles. Peel is used for cooking and potpourris. Oil is used as a candy flavoring and scent. Medicinally used for varicose veins, hemorrhoids, kidney stones, sore throats and more.