Artemisia Absinthium, commonly known as Wormwood, is a perennial herb native to temperate regions of Eurasia and Northern Africa. The plant has a strong, bitter taste. It is primarily used for medicinal purposes, particularly as a natural treatment for digestive disorders and fevers. The herb has various synonyms such as Green ginger, Absinthe wormwood, Common wormwood, Absinthium, or simply wormwood. Its scientific name, Artemisia Absinthium, comes from the Greek goddess Artemis, who was known to have healing powers and the Latin word absinthium, meaning "bitter". Whether used for medical purposes, absinthe production, or culinary creations, the herb has many aliases to recognize it by.