wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is attributed actions include perfuming, anti-microbial, and skin conditioning. given its azulene content, it might also be used for some natural coloring. Among its other constituents are a complex bitter (absinthin), succinic acid, thujyl alcohol, thujyl acetate, thujone, phellandrene, candinene, tannin, and vitamins B and C.