Does wormwood treat parasites?

People in Asia and Europe used wormwood for treating gastrointestinal disorders and removing worms and parasites. herbalists use wormwood to improve digestion and lack of appetite.

A 2018 review explains that the bitter compounds in wormwood can stimulate gastric juices and bile and enhanceblood flow in the digestive system. It also suggests that the herb can force out parasitic organisms and act against several pathogens.