Annual Mugwort (Artemisia annua)
A potent medicinal plant from the Asteraceae family with delicate, light green leaves
Characteristics
A medicinal plant that boosts the immune system and has a wide range of effects.
Growing Conditions
Sunny, well-drained, warm, sheltered from the wind, nutrient-rich soil.
Traditional and Current Research on Its Use
Antiviral (e.g., for the flu, herpes, COVID-19—growing body of research) • Immune-boosting • Anti-inflammatory • Antibacterial & antiparasitic • Antipyretic & diaphoretic • Liver & bile tonic • Antitumor. Experimentally studied in oncology (in combination with iron)
Observations
Artemisia annua grows up to 2 meters tall and looks like a Christmas tree with fine leaves. The leaves give off a pleasant, aromatic scent when rubbed lightly. They can be eaten, used to make tea infusions, and processed into tinctures.
On our YouTube channel, you’ll find a video about this plant:
Note
The purple flowers in the photo are not Artemisia. This plant grows here surrounded by delphiniums …