Artemisia annua

Artemisia annua, also known as sweet wormwood or annual mugwort, is a plant native to Asia. It has been traditionally used in herbal medicine, especially in China, for its potential to treat fever and malaria. The plant contains a compound called artemisinin, which is effective in killing malaria parasites. Modern medicine has developed artemisinin-based drugs that are crucial in combating malaria worldwide. Beyond its medicinal use, Artemisia annua has also attracted interest for potential applications in agriculture and antimicrobial treatments. Its role in health highlights the importance of natural resources in drug development.