Characteristics of the plant Artemisia annua

Artemisia annua, also known as Mugwort and Wormwood, is a wide-spread herb in Eastern Europe. It prefers sunny and warm climates and is an annually flowering herb. The wild-grown plant naturally reaches a height of around 100 cm and its leaves have very specific intensive aromatic scent. The plant holds a wealth of phenolic compounds like coumarins, flavones, flavonols, phenolic acids and miscellaneous, amongst other phytochemicals.

The properties of the extract are due to the content of specific active ingredients extracted from the plant Artemisia annua. All of active ingredients present in the extract provide for the antioxidant and antiviral properties of the product.

  • Deffinition

    Product from the aerial part of the plant Artemisia annua.

  • Appearance

    Brown to dark brown amorphous powder with specific odour.

  • Content of specific natural components

    Artemisinin based on dry substance, %, not less than: 3.0

  • Shelf life

    3 (three) years from the date of production.

  • Storage

    Store in dry and cool places, away from direct sunlight

  • Packaging

    Artemisia annua is available in 20 kg PE bag, placed in carton box.

  • Application

    It is used alone or in combination with other plant extracts in production of food or feed additives.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease