Seeds of the herb Al-Baitharan - Attar's Sage (Artemisia Judaica)

Common name: Wormwood herb - Al-Attarain sage Scientific name: Artemisia Judaica Other names: Al-Attarain sage - Al-‘Aybithran - Al-Shuwaila The wormwood herb is one of the aromatic herbs belonging to the Asteraceae family, characterized by its bitter taste and strong smell. It has a woody stem that reaches a meter in height and green alternating leaves. Wormwood flower: Its small yellow flowers are arranged in spike-like clusters in a hierarchical manner. They have a fragrant aroma but taste bitter. It blooms in spring and autumn. Wormwood seeds - Al-Attarain sage: Its seeds are small and brown. Germination season: It is planted in late winter and spring, and can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural greenhouses, enclosed or plastic-covered areas where temperature can be controlled, with sunlight exposure or adequate lighting for the plant. Suitable climate and soil for growing wormwood: Wormwood grows in barren lands, along roadsides in solid and mountainous terrains, and in fertile, well-drained, and ventilated sandy soils. It tolerates frost, drought, and high temperatures. Method of cultivating wormwood - Al-Attarain sage: It propagates through seeds, preferably scattered on the soil surface and then covered with a 1-2 cm layer of soil, watered carefully to keep the soil moist throughout germination. The plant usually sprouts after one to ten days. Its benefits and uses: It has medicinal properties and multiple therapeutic uses. Original habitat: Saudi Arabia's deserts and North Africa.