Also Known as: Artemisia absinthus, Absinthe, Absinthe Wormwood, and Old Woman’s Weed. Farming Type: Organic Origin: Croatia As bitter as wormwood, goes an ancient proverb, and wormwood is indeed one of the most bitter of all plants. Named after the Greek goddess Artemis, the plant is said to have been delivered to Chiron, the father of medicine, by the goddess herself. In Magick, Wormwood is ruled by Mars and Fire. A sacred herb to Diana and Artemis, it has a long history in spirit summoning blends. It can also be used as a protection herb, or to improve your psychic powers. Wormwood has a very strong energy, so a little goes a long way!