Utilised mainly to repel flying insects (carpet beetles, moths & other flying insects), which it does due to its smell being offensive to them. Also repels rats if sprinkled in area they have been seen, under sheds, in the garage etc.
Wormwood, which is also called absinth, has a bitter flavour and is used in making bitters and vermouth and can be used as a tea and a flavouring agent in cooking.
An occassional Wormwood tea can be made by adding one teaspoon of dried wormwood to one cup of boiling water and letting the mixture sit for 10 to 15 minutes before drinking.