Artemisia Annua Oil 100% Steam Distilled

Artemisia annual plant of Herbal Oil

What is Artemisia Annua？

Artemisia annua​ known as sweet wormwood artemisia annua​, is a remarkable plant known for its applications in health and medicine. For years, it's been a lifesaver against Malaria, especially in Asia and Africa, where it's used in teas or juices for treatment.

What is another name for Artemisia oil?

The Chinese name of the plant is Qinghao (or Qing Hao or Ching-hao which means green herb). Other names are wormwood, Chinese wormwood, sweet wormwood, annual wormwood, annual sagewort, annual mugwort, and sweet sagewort.

What are the medicinal uses of artemisia annua oil？

1. Anti Aging Raw Materials

• Primary Use: Artemisinin, derived from Artemisia annua, is a WHO-recommended treatment for malaria.

• The oil itself has limited direct use in malaria treatment, but artemisinin extraction from the plant has revolutionized antimalarial therapy.

2. Anti-Inflammatory

• Helps reduce inflammation in skin and joints when applied topically in diluted form.

• Often used in aromatherapy or traditional applications to soothe swelling and discomfort.

3. Antiviral and Antibacterial Ingredients

• Components like camphor, cineole, and artemisinin derivatives show broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties.

• Investigated for respiratory infections, flu, and even COVID-19-related supportive therapy (though more clinical data is needed).

4. Antioxidant

• Rich in sesquiterpenes and flavonoids, the oil helps combat oxidative stress, which contributes to aging and chronic diseases.

5. Anti-Parasitic and Antifungal

• Used to treat intestinal worms, skin fungal infections, and mites.

• Topical preparations have been used in folk medicine to address scabies and ringworm.

6. Skin Conditions

• Traditionally applied to help manage eczema, itching, and minor wounds due to its antimicrobial and soothing properties.

7. Potential Anti-Cancer Properties

• Preliminary studies show artemisinin-based compounds can induce apoptosis (cell death) in some cancer cell lines, but more clinical evidence is needed for therapeutic claims.