Artemisia annua Qing Hao (Compositae)

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Artemisia annua
Qing Hao
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The Artemisia annua plant species is found in S. E. Europe to W. Asia. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Qing Hao.

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Latin Name:  Artemisia annua
Common Name:  Qing Hao
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Skin contact with the plant can cause dermatitis or other allergic reactions in some people[222].

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  A naturalized weed of waste places, roadsides, fallow fields and neglected gardens in eastern N. America[43].

General Uses: The plant is used in China as a medium for growing Aspergillus which is used in brewing wine. The substances mentioned above in the medicinal uses, used in the treatment of malaria, also show marked herbicidal activity[222]. The plant yields 0.3% essential oil[240]. This has an agreeable, refreshing and slightly balsamic odour and has been used in perfumery[240].

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