Artemisia indica
Indian wormwood
Artemisia indica, commonly known as Indian wormwood, is a perennial herb valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties. Rich in bioactive compounds, it is widely used to treat digestive issues, fever, and skin ailments. This versatile plant plays a crucial role in holistic healing and pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Artemisia indica
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Asteraceae within the genus Artemisia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Artemisia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Artemisia indica, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is known as 五月艾 (wǔyuè ài), which is also the designation used in both Simplified Chinese (五月艾, zh-cn, zh-hans) and Traditional Chinese (艾, zh-tw) contexts. In Japanese, the species is commonly called ニシヨモギ (nishiyomogi).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 五月艾 | Wikidata |
| ja | ニシヨモギ | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 艾 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 五月艾 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 五月艾 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 艾 | Wikidata |
| nan | Hiāⁿ-chháu | Wikidata |
| nan-hani | 艾草 | Wikidata |
| nan-hant | 艾草 | Wikidata |
| nan-latn-pehoeji | Hiāⁿ-chháu | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across various regions of China. It can be found growing in the South-Central areas of the country. Furthermore, its range extends to the tropical landscape of Hainan. The species also inhabits the northern territories of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. Finally, it is documented to exist within the China North-Central region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Artemisia indica, utilizes its various anatomical structures for both growth and medicinal efficacy. The shoot system consists of an erect, branching stem that supports the overall structure of the herb, often displaying a characteristic silvery-green hue due to fine hairs. The leaf parts are highly distinctive, being deeply lobed or pinnatifid with a fragrant, aromatic quality that is central to its therapeutic properties. Beneath the surface, the root parts provide essential anchorage and nutrient absorption, forming a sturdy foundation that allows the plant to thrive in its natural habitat.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| shoot | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artemisia indica has 21 reported phytochemicals identified across 22 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include maackiain, 1,8-cineole, 4,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid, artemisia ketone, borneol.
- Total chemicals
- 21
- Scientific sources
- 22
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| maackiain | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| artemisia ketone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| borneol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carveol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-chrysanthenyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| davanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diisooctyl phthalate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| exiguaflavone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Artemisia indica has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimalarial, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artemisia indica has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cancer, Plasmodium falciparum, bacterial infection, colon, diarrhea.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyslipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |