Sweet Wormwood (Qing Hao)
Artemisia annua
Other names: Sweet Wormwood (Qing Hao)
Photo credit: Kristian Peters (Fabelfroh)
This plant carries serious safety risks. All information is for educational reference only.
Safety information
Toxicity: Use with care — bitter; professional supervision advised.
Contraindications: Avoid in pregnancy; professional supervision.
Interactions: None specifically noted.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding: Avoid in pregnancy.
Evidence level
Supported by clinical trials in humans.
Preparations
This plant carries serious safety risks. All information is for educational reference only.
tincture · leaf
Part used: leaf
Traditional use: Described to prevent and treat malaria.
How to prepare (traditional): Tincture, prescribed for malaria prevention and treatment.
Dosage note (descriptive only): professional use only — not provided
Reference only — not a dosage instruction
infusion · leaf
Part used: leaf
Traditional use: Described for headaches and fever.
How to prepare (traditional): Strongly bitter infusion used by herbalists.
Dosage note (descriptive only): professional use only — not provided
Reference only — not a dosage instruction
Associated conditions
Nutritional notes
Not a food.
Healing traditions
Sources (1)
- Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine (book, p.67) — Andrew Chevallier, English, 2016