Artemisia annua cretan - Qing Hao

Artemisia annua is an aromatic herbaceous plant native to Asia, a species that stands out from the rest of its genus as an excellent and important source of clinically proven therapeutic compounds.

Artemisia annua L. produces a range of complex terpenoids in its trichomes, among which artemisinin is of particular interest for the treatment of a variety of pathologies. In general, artemisia is a plant with a sedative and expectorant effect and also has antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative and digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant and antidiabetic properties.

Scientific studies have shown that the components within the leaves of Artemisia annua, which can be ingested in capsules, extracts or teas, have significant activity against breast and prostate cancer without serious side effects. Artemisia annua has also been shown to be effective against a wide range of pet cancers and leishmaniasis. Prevention, as they say, is even better than a cure. Artemisia annua and its derivatives are being studied for preventive effects. When taken at recommended dosages it does not give side effects and could even protect against the development of diseases, from infections to cancers.