Artemisia annua | Medicinal plant in the Akhdar Encyclopedia
Artemisinin is a pharmaceutical source after extraction and processing. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Artemisia annua
Latin name
Artemisia annua
Common names
Artemisia annua
foreign names
Artemisia annua
The group
Asteraceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
Asia; cultivated globally
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Asteraceae family, the scientific name Artemisia annua is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
pneumatic parts
chemical components
Artemisinin and volatile oils
Properties and medical uses
Artemisinin is a pharmaceutical source after extraction and processing.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the aerial parts may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Herbal tea does not cure malaria and should not replace combination therapy.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
Asia; cultivated globally
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and species requirements of Artemisia annua are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
Asia; cultivated globally.
This traditional use illustrates the historical context and does not, in itself, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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