Artemisinin

Artemisia annua (extract)

Family: Asteraceae Evidence: A capsuleextract

The Nobel Prize-winning antimalarial compound extracted from Sweet Annie. Used globally for malaria. Research ongoing for other applications. Professional use.

Safety Profile

PregnancyUnsafe
BreastfeedingUnsafe
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Pregnancy. NOT for self-treatment of malaria.

Interactions

May interact with antimalarials, CYP enzymes, seizure meds.

Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, dizziness. Neurotoxicity at high doses.

Liver: Potential hepatotoxicity at high doses.
Allergy: Asteraceae allergy.
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