Artemisia Annua Extract/ Artemisinin Introduction

Artemisinin is extracted from Artemisia Annua. It has been used in trials studying the treatment of Schizophrenia, Malaria, Falciparum, and Plasmodium Falciparum.

These compounds, and their synthetic derivatives, have been described in The New York Times as "strikingly effective against malaria". Artemisia Annua Extract has been used for centuries to kill parasites, particularly worms, and flukes.

Chemical Structure of Artemisinin

Chemical structure of artemisinin

Artemisia Annua Extract/ Artemisinin Applications

1. Pharmaceutical as capsules or pills;
2. Functional food as capsules or pills;
3. Water-soluble beverages;
4. Health products such as capsules or pills.

Artemisia Annua Extract/ Artemisinin Functions

1. With the function of antimalarial, artemisinin has a killing effect on the parasite within red blood cells, it can inhibit the parasite's maturity quickly;

2. With the function of controlling vivax malaria and falciparum malaria symptom, as well as treatment of chloroquine-resistant strains of insects;

3. With the function of oxidant, artemisinin is reduced by catalase, dithiothreitol, and alpha-tocopherol;

4. With the function of antibacterial, artemisinin has an anti-influenza virus effect;

5. With the function of anti-parasite, artemisinin on the role of anti-schistosomiasis, and leptospirosis.

Artemisinin Safety Tips

Handling of Artemisinin should only be performed by personnel trained and familiar with the handling of potent active pharmaceutical ingredients. Avoid severe irritants to the skin and eyes.

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