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| Scientific: | Artemisia annua |
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| Other: | Chinese wormwood or Sweet Annie " Qing hao " |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
In TCM, used to clear summer-heat and other types of fever, rashes and nosebleeds.
Infection
• febrile diseases (traditional use)
- malaria (acute use, i.e. not prophylaxis)
- parasites
• leishmaniasis
• schistosomes
Cancer (artemisinin)
• breast
• lung
• prostate
• leukemia
Autoimmune
• general autoimmune conditions
• systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
• rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Note: Low doses are immunostimulating; high doses are immunosuppressive.
Gastrointestinal
• dyspepsia
• Antimalarial
• Antimicrobial
• antiparasitic
• Antipyretic
• Anticancer
• Immunostimulant (Low Doses)
• Immunosuppressive (High Doses)
• Antileishmanial
• Antischistosomal
• Bitter
• Stomachic
• Cholagogue
• Choleretic
• Sesquiterpene Lactone • Endoperoxide Bridge (E.g. Artemisinin)
• Essential Oils
• Flavonoids
• Liquid extract (1:2): 20-40 ml qd
• Infusion (dry herb): 6-12 g daily; may require 30 g for serious conditions
Note: The active constituents are relatively unstable and excessive heat will destroy the preparation. Water should be boiled and allowed to cool before adding to the herb.
Generally considered safe when used as indicated.
High doses: May cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
• Stability: Store preparation away from heat and light. High temperatures deactivates the main compounds.
• Iron supplements • may reduce the absorption of non-heme iron. Take iron supplements a few hours apart.
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