Artemisia Annua Extract/ Artemisinin Introduction
Artemisinin is extracted from Artemisia Annua.
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.
Artemisia Annua Extract/ Artemisinin Application
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. Moderate to severe irritant to the skin and eyes.