What are the medicinal values of Artemisia annua?

Artemisia annua is an annual or biennial herb in Compositae. Use whole grass as medicine. The whole plant contains artemisinin, artemisinin IV, artemisinin ketone, artesunate, artesunate, coumarin, α-caryophyllene, β-caryophyllene, aminoolefine and sesquiterpene derivatives.

It tastes bitter, slightly spicy and cold. It has the functions of antimalarial drugs, clearing away heat and relieving summer heat. Treat malaria, tuberculosis, hot flashes, heatstroke, summer colds, itchy skin and mosquito control. It is distributed all over the country. A year's harvest.

Artemisia annua has strong adaptability and can grow in various climatic conditions and soil conditions. But it is suitable to grow in hilly areas with an altitude of 50 ~ 300 meters, especially near mountain villages and hilly valleys. Like warm sunshine, avoid waterlogging and be intolerant of shade. Reproduce with seeds.