Sea Wormwood
Artemisia maritima
Artemisia maritima, a salt-tolerant plant commonly found in coastal areas, has not been extensively documented in traditional medicine. However, studies have shown that its extracts exhibit higher SPF and greater antioxidant activity compared to Sophora mollis, indicating potential skin protection benefits. Additionally, the plant shows moderate antibacterial and antifungal activity, suggesting possible applications in topical treatments. A study documented 150 locally important plant species, including Artemisia maritima, highlighting its ecological significance but not its specific traditional uses. The scientific evidence is limited, with no major safety concerns or recorded drug interactions noted to date.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- Artemisia maritima exhibited higher SPF and antioxidant activity compared to Sophora mollis in this study.
- Artemisia maritima extracts showed moderate antibacterial and antifungal activity in this study.
- The study provided 67 diverse rhizosphere-associated Pseudomonas draft genomes from salt marsh plants including Artemisia maritima, spanning over 100 years of soil development.
- The study documented 150 locally important plant species, including those used for traditional ethnomedicinal purposes.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sea Wormwood?
Sea Wormwood (Artemisia maritima) 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 Sea Wormwood?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Sea Wormwood; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Artemisia maritima exhibited higher SPF and antioxidant activity compared to Sophora mollis in this study.
How strong is the evidence for Sea Wormwood?
The strongest finding for Sea Wormwood carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Sea Wormwood safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Sea Wormwood in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Sea Wormwood interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Sea Wormwood in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Sea Wormwood?
Sea Wormwood is also known as: Armoise maritime.
Is Sea Wormwood 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
- T2 Traditional ethnobotanical knowledge of important local plants in Sudhnoti, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Diverse rhizosphere-associated Pseudomonas genomes from along a Wadden Island salt marsh transition zone. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Ethnomedicinal documentation, phytochemical characterization, and biological evaluation of the traditional medicinal plants from Swat region of Pakistan. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Spectrophotometric evaluation of sun protection and antioxidant potential of Artemisia maritima L. and Sophora mollis Royle from Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan. literature abstract metadata