Artemisia chinensis
Artemisia chinensis, commonly known as Chinese wormwood, is a versatile perennial herb valued in traditional medicine. Native to East Asia, this aromatic plant contains bioactive compounds with potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. It is frequently utilized to support digestive health and treat various skin conditions through herbal applications.
- Scientific name: Artemisia chinensis
- Family: Not available
- Native range: Africa
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several major regions. In Eastern Asia, it can be found growing in Japan and the Kazan-retto area. Its presence extends into China, specifically within the South-Central and Southeast regions. Additionally, the species is distributed within the Western Indian Ocean, notably in Mauritius. These various locations highlight the widespread natural habitat of Artemisia chinensis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Kazan-retto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Artemisia chinensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Artemisia chinensis has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antimutagenic, Antineoplastic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antineoplastic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artemisia chinensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antimalarial.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |