Artemisia Absinthium Herb Oil
CAS 84929-19-1 EC 284-503-2
Wormwood Oil. Artemisia Absinthium Herb Oil is an essential oil obtained from the flowering herb of the Wormwort, Artemisia absinthium L., Compositae. It contains thujyl alcohol, thujyl acetate, thujone, phellandrene, cadinene, and a blue oil
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
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Description
Wormwood Oil. Artemisia Absinthium Herb Oil is an essential oil obtained from the flowering herb of the Wormwort, Artemisia absinthium L., Compositae. It contains thujyl alcohol, thujyl acetate, thujone, phellandrene, cadinene, and a blue oil
Purpose
Function
Fragrance
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Restricted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSnot established
ConcernHigh
Flags
plant-extractessential-oilpotential-allergenfragrance-component
Verdict
Thujone content is neurotoxic at high doses and must be quantified and controlled. Sesquiterpene lactones are potent contact sensitizers. Compositae allergy cross-reactivity risk exists. Essential oil chemotype variability affects safety profile.
US Note
Not specifically restricted by FDA for cosmetic use. Artemisia extract is listed as GRAS for food with thujone-free specification.
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