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Artemisia chinensis

Artemisia chinensis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Artemisia chinensis, scientifically known as Artemisia chinensis, is a perennial herb native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional Chinese medicine, this aromatic plant features distinctive silvery leaves. It is widely utilized for its therapeutic properties, particularly in treating inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments through various medicinal preparations.

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Native range
Africa
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Artemisia chinensis

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
Western Indian Ocean Mauritius
China China South-Central
China China Southeast
Eastern Asia Japan
Eastern Asia Kazan-retto
Eastern Asia Nansei-shoto
Eastern Asia Taiwan
Indo-China Cambodia
Indo-China Laos
Indo-China Thailand

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Artemisia chinensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Hispidulin.

Chemicals reported in Artemisia chinensis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Hispidulin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Hispidulin

  1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine

Activities

Artemisia chinensis has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antimutagenic, Antineoplastic, Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Artemisia chinensis
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antifungal 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimutagenic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antineoplastic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antifungal

  1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine

Antimutagenic

  1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine

Antineoplastic

  1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine

Antioxidant

  1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine

Conditions

Artemisia chinensis has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include antimalarial.

Conditions investigated for Artemisia chinensis
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Antimalarial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antimalarial

  1. Journal of advanced pharmaceutical technology & research