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Artemisia absinthium, an aromatic herb distinguished by its characteristic bitter flavor, has been used in a variety of culinary applications.This study investigates its metabolites through phytochem. methods.The primary minerals in Artemisia absinthium stems are potassium (41%) and calcium (38.3%), forming most of its mineral content.The ethanolic extract exhibited the highest phenolic compound content, with 37.6 ± 0.09 mg GAE/g DE.The primary volatile compound identified was β-thujone, comprising over 26.6% of the volatile content.Palmitic acid is the predominant fatty acid in the hexanic extract (18.7%), while linoleic acid is the main fatty acid in the Et acetate extract (42.4%).Twenty phenolic compounds were identified, with 8-methoxyflavone, (+)-catechin hydrate, and chlorogenic acid as major compounds in dichloromethane, Et acetate, and ethanol extracts, resp.ADME modeling indicating that 8-methoxyflavone, a major component in the dichloromethane extract, is a promising candidate for drug development targeting the central nervous system.