Levant wormseed
Artemisia cina
Artemisia cina is a traditional plant primarily associated with East Asian medicine. It has been traditionally used in various remedies but specific applications are not well-documented. Scientific evidence suggests that silver nanoparticles synthesized from Artemisia cina exhibit significant larvicidal activity against Haemonchus contortus, potentially offering an alternative control strategy for parasitic infections. Additionally, the n-hexane extract and cinaguaiacin from this plant have shown varying antibacterial activities against multidrug-resistant bacteria. Both lignans from Artemisia cina also demonstrated potential anti-inflammatory effects by upregulating pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-6, IL-4, and IL-13 while downregulating CXCL8. Safety concerns for Artemisia cina are currently minimal, with no major issues recorded. There is also no reported interaction between Artemisia cina and other medications.
- Beste Evidenz
- D
- Warnhinweise
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Nur zur Information. Traditionelle Anwendung bedeutet keine nachgewiesene Wirksamkeit. Evidenz und Sicherheit variieren — siehe die angegebenen Quellen.
Was die Wissenschaft sagt
- Silber nanoparticles, die aus Artemisia cina synthetisiert wurden, zeigten eine signifikante Larvenmortalität bei Haemonchus contortus mit verändertem Ausdruck von Oxidationsstress-gene.
- Der n-Hexan-Extrakt und Cinaguaiacin von Artemisia cina zeigte variierende antimikrobielle Aktivitäten gegen multidrug-resistente Bakterien.
- Die Studie zeigte an, dass die Belastung mit dem n-Hexan-Extrakt von Artemisia cina und Cinaguaiacin den Ausdruck antioxidantischer Enzymgene bei Haemonchus contortus-Larven verändert hat, was möglicherweise zu deren Tod führen könnte.
- Die Lignane aus Artemisia cina signifikant auf die Anteilnahmzellen IL-6, IL-4 und IL-13 ansteigern, während sie CXCL8 senken, was potenzielle entzündungshemmende Effekte suggeriert.
Frequently asked questions
What is Levant wormseed?
Levant wormseed (Artemisia cina) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Levant wormseed?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Levant wormseed; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Silber nanoparticles, die aus Artemisia cina synthetisiert wurden, zeigten eine signifikante Larvenmortalität bei Haemonchus contortus mit verändertem Ausdruck von Oxidationsstress-gene.
How strong is the evidence for Levant wormseed?
The strongest finding for Levant wormseed carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Levant wormseed safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Levant wormseed in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Levant wormseed interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Levant wormseed in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Levant wormseed?
Levant wormseed is also known as: Полынь цитварная.
Is Levant wormseed a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Quellen
- T2 Oxidative Stress on Haemonchus contortus Larvae Exposed to Alternative Treatment with Artemisia cina n-Hexane Extract and Cinaguaiacin Metabolites. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Antibacterial Activity and Molecular Docking of Lignans Isolated from Artemisia cina Against Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Antiparasitic Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized from Artemisia cina Aqueous Extract Against Haemonchus contortus. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory potential of lignans from Artemisia cina: Integrated quantum, docking, and cytokine expression studies. literature abstract metadata