Annual Mugwort / Artemisia annua, herbal drops, organic-100ml

Name: Sweet Wormwood / Annual Mugwort (German: Einjähriger Beifuß / Artemisia)
Latin Name: Artemisia annua L.
Product Form: Herbal drops, aqueous-alcoholic fresh plant extract, liquid
Ingredients: Water, alcohol*, sweet wormwood (Artemisia annua) from Brandenburg* (*from certified organic cultivation). Maceration ratio 1:3.14

Artemisia annua is one of the most well-known medicinal plants in traditional Chinese medicine, with a history of use spanning more than two thousand years. The Herbathek artemisia annua tincture is produced as an aqueous-alcoholic extract from the fresh plant. This product is a food supplement and does not replace medical treatment.

Uses and Properties

As herbal drops: The artemisia annua drops are designed for straightforward, precise daily use. As a fresh plant extract, they preserve the full natural spectrum of plant constituents. For guidance on dosage and preparation, please refer to the "Preparation" tab.

Traditional use: Sweet wormwood has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to support general wellbeing. There it is known by the name Qing Hao. Across many cultures in Asia and Africa, it continues to be used today as a botanical preparation.

Bitter compounds and plant constituents: Artemisia annua contains natural bitter compounds alongside a complex spectrum of secondary plant substances. These are the subject of extensive scientific investigation worldwide.

Please note: This product is a food supplement. It is not intended for the diagnosis, treatment, or cure of any disease. For health concerns, please consult a qualified medical professional. Further information on application can be found in the "Areas of Use" tab.

About the Plant

Sweet wormwood (Artemisia annua) is an annual herbaceous plant from the family Asteraceae and can reach a height of 50 to 200 cm under optimal growing conditions. The upright, brownish stems are strongly branched and bear finely pinnate, silvery-green leaves of approximately 3 to 5 cm in length, which release an intensely aromatic fragrance when crushed. The tiny, yellowish-green flowers appear from August to September in loose, drooping panicles. The small brown seeds spread by self-seeding, allowing the plant to establish rapidly at suitable sites. It thrives in sunny positions on well-drained, nutrient-rich soils and is considered a neophyte in Central Europe.

In popular usage and scientific literature, the plant is also referred to as annual wormwood, Chinese mugwort, or Qing Hao (Chinese). The genus name Artemisia derives from Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt and protection.

Habitat and harvest time: Artemisia annua originates from the temperate zones of northern China and Central Asia. In Germany and Central Europe, it can be found scattered along roadsides, riverbanks, and on disturbed ground. The aerial parts of the plant are harvested just before flowering, typically between July and August, as artemisinin content is at its highest at this stage.

Historical roots: Artemisia annua is among the most thoroughly researched medicinal plants in the world. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years, first documented in the classical text of Ge Hong in the 4th century AD. Named after the goddess Artemis, the plant was regarded as a symbol of protection and purification. It did not become widely known in Europe until the 19th century, partly through its establishment along rivers such as the Elbe. Artemisia annua gained international attention from the 1970s onwards through the research of Chinese scientist Tu Youyou, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2015 for her work on artemisinin.

Key active constituents:

• Artemisinin: A sesquiterpene lactone and the central plant compound of Artemisia annua, subject to extensive scientific research
• Flavonoids (incl. quercetin, kaempferol): Polyphenolic compounds with widely studied properties in herbal medicine
• Essential oils (incl. cineole, camphor, alpha-pinene, limonene, borneol): Responsible for the plant's characteristically intense aromatic fragrance
• Bitter compounds: Natural secondary plant substances typical of plants in the Artemisia genus
• Polyphenols: Further bioactive compounds investigated in both ethnobotanical and modern research

Herbathek Stands for the Highest Quality

All products available at Herbathek are exclusively selected and of the highest quality. Our artemisia annua tincture is also natural and of the finest organic quality: free from preservatives, flavourings, and other artificial additives - 100% natural!

Origin: The sweet wormwood used in these herbal drops is grown under certified organic conditions in Brandenburg, Germany. The short supply chain ensures the freshness and quality of the fresh plant extract.

Careful cultivation & gentle processing: Throughout the entire growing and harvesting process, careful handling of the plant is prioritised. This ensures that its natural, plant-specific properties are preserved to the greatest possible extent. The deliberately cultivated plant form differs significantly from wild-growing variants and exhibits a considerably higher density of plant constituents. A particularly gentle further processing method and a specially adapted drying process guarantee the purity and high quality of this natural raw material.