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Artemisia abrotanum

Artemisia abrotanum

Artemisia abrotanum is a plant species found within various herbal traditions. It has been traditionally utilized as an expectorant, stimulant, and vermifuge, and is applied to treat fevers, infections, sebaceous cysts, whitlow, and wounds. Scientific studies suggest that its essential oil may possess strong anti-inflammatory activity and moderate potential for cancer chemoprevention. Additionally, ethanol extracts have demonstrated moderate in vitro antioxidant activity and some in vivo anti-inflammatory effects, though these results are not strongly conclusive. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions have been recorded in the available data.

At a glance
Traditionally for
expectorant · fever
Traditions
traditional · Western phytotherapy
Best evidence
D
Cautions
—

Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.

Traditional use

  • expectorant traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • fever traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • infections traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • sebaceous cysts Western phytotherapy T3 DRDUKE
  • stimulant traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • vermifuge traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • whitlow (finger infection) traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • wounds traditional T3 DRDUKE

What the science says

  • The study found that the essential oil from Artemisia abrotanum showed strong anti-inflammatory activity and moderate potential for cancer chemoprevention. D PMID
  • The study found that the major flavone in Artemisia abrotanum is chrysosplenetin (1), with structural revisions confirmed by NMR and MS analysis. D PMID
  • The elemental composition of Artemisia abrotanum varied between pre-blooming and blooming periods, with different elements being more abundant in each period. D PMID
  • The study found that Artemisia abrotanum ethanol extract had moderate in vitro antioxidant activity and showed in vivo anti-inflammatory effects, though the results were not strongly conclusive. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Artemisia abrotanum?

Artemisia abrotanum (Artemisia abrotanum) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What is Artemisia abrotanum traditionally used for?

Traditional sources record Artemisia abrotanum for: expectorant, fever, infections, sebaceous cysts, stimulant, vermifuge. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.

Which traditions use Artemisia abrotanum?

Artemisia abrotanum appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional, Western phytotherapy.

What does the scientific evidence say about Artemisia abrotanum?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Artemisia abrotanum; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study found that the essential oil from Artemisia abrotanum showed strong anti-inflammatory activity and moderate potential for cancer chemoprevention.

How strong is the evidence for Artemisia abrotanum?

The strongest finding for Artemisia abrotanum carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Artemisia abrotanum safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Artemisia abrotanum in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Artemisia abrotanum interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Artemisia abrotanum in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Artemisia abrotanum?

Artemisia abrotanum is also known as: Полынь лечебная, Aurone.

Is Artemisia abrotanum 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.

Sources

  1. T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)
  2. T2 Highly oxidized flavones in Artemisia species - structure revisions and improved UHPLC-MSn analysis. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Phytochemical Composition Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Artemisia dracunculus and Artemisia abrotanum. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 An analytical approach for determining macro- and micro- elements in two different growing periods of Artemisia abrotanum L. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 Anti-inflammatory and cancer chemopreventive potential of essential oils from some cultivated plants in Egypt. literature abstract metadata

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