Mapping Worldwide Environmental Suitability for Artemisia annua L.

Artemisia annua L

Shoot cultures of Artemisia annua L. were cultivated in three different micropropagation systems: an ultrasonic nutrient mist bioreactor (UNMB), a modified ultrasonic nutrient mist bioreactor (MUNMB) and solid culture in Magenta boxes. The shoots cultivated in the UNMB and MUNMB showed excellent growth. The dry weight increase (35 times) of shoot cultures in the MUNMB was higher than those (25 ...

Annual Wormwood ( Artemisia annua L

Uses Traditional and Artisanal Used traditionally in China to treat fevers and hemorrhoids. Used in the crafting of aromatic wreaths, as a flavoring for spirits such as vermouth, and as a source of essential oils for the perfume industry.

Effects of Environmental Factors on Growth and Artemisinin Content of Artemisia annua L.

Seeds of two selected clones of Artemisia annua L., TC1 and TC2, were germinated in a greenhouse. Four-week-old seedlings from both clones were grown in the Thù Đúc province of Ho Chi Minh City on 2(nd) January 2009 and Đà Lat on 20(th) January 2009. During this study period in Thù Đúc province, which is situated 4-5 m above sea level, was experiencing a tropical, dry season with temperatures r...

Artemisia Annua L. as an Alternative Potential Weed Control Option

Artemisia annua L.: evidence of sesquiterpene lactones’ fraction antinociceptive activity

BACKGROUND Artemisia annua L. has been used for many centuries in Chinese traditional medicine. Artemisinin, the active principle was first isolated and identified in the 1970s becoming the global back bone to the fight against malaria. Our research group previously developed an economic and ecological friendly process to obtain this compound. In the pursuit to also exploit the residue generate...