Sweet mugwort is also known as sweet wormwood. It is a medicinal plant that for years has been used for various therapeutic purposes. What are its benefits? In this space we detail them.
Sweet mugwort (Artemisia annua), better known as “sweet wormwood” or “Chinese wormwood”, is a plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family . It comes from temperate Asia, but it is also present in countries of central and southern Europe, the United States and Canada.
It is known for its applications in traditional Chinese medicine, since since ancient times it has been used as an adjuvant to lower fever. It also has a long history as a supplement against malaria and a variety of other diseases. Do you want to know more about it?
Properties of sweet mugwort
Many of the properties of sweet mugwort (Artemisia annua) are supported by research. Thus, at present it is known that it is a plant that contains flavonoids, essential oils and an active compound called artemisinin (ARS), to which a large number of its health effects are attributed.
In particular, and as stated in an article published in The Korean Journal of Physiology & Pharmacology , artemisinin has shown potential as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial. Also, other pharmacological activities such as cytotoxicity against cancer cells and antifungal activity have been reported.
Does mugwort cure malaria? Is it true that it can fight cancer? To resolve these questions it is necessary to address in detail some of the research that has been done in this regard. Let’s see the most relevant below.
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