Artemisia judaica
Artemisia judaica, commonly known as Judean wormwood, is a resilient perennial herb native to the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions. Valued in traditional ethnobotany, this aromatic plant contains bioactive compounds used for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, offering significant potential in modern pharmacological research and natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Artemisia judaica
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic progression places it in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, 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 judaica, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Arabic, it is referred to as شيح العطارين, while in Chinese, it is identified as 猶太蒿 (Traditional), 犹太蒿 (Simplified, including the zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn variants).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | شيح العطارين | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 猶太蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 犹太蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 犹太蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 犹太蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 猶太蒿 | Wikidata |
| ar | البعيثران | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In Northern Africa, it can be found growing in the territories of Algeria, Egypt, and Libya. Its range also extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, specifically within the borders of Chad. Furthermore, the species is documented in Western Asia, particularly in Palestine. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various environments across two continents.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Artemisia judaica, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties derived from its various above-ground portions. The therapeutic value is concentrated in the aerial parts, which encompass the entire shoot system, including the leaves and flowering structures. Most importantly, the pharmacological efficacy of the species is largely attributed to its essential oils, which are extracted from these vegetative components to provide their characteristic aromatic and healing qualities.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| shoot | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| above-ground portions | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Essential Oils | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artemisia judaica has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 22 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include piperitone, artemisinin, cirsimaritin, 2-ethylhexanoic acid, Cirsimaritin.
- Total chemicals
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 22
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| piperitone | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| artemisinin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cirsimaritin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-ethylhexanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cirsimaritin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diosmetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl cinnamate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Artemisia judaica has 13 reported activities identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antifungal, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antiapoptotic.
- Total activities
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiapoptotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artemisia judaica has 22 reported medicinal uses identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include atherosclerosis, malaria, Blastocystis, MERS-CoV, Plasmodium falciparum.
- Total uses
- 22
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| atherosclerosis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Blastocystis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MERS-CoV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Toxoplasma gondii | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abdominal pains | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |