Sweet Annie

Artemisia annua

Family: Asteraceae Evidence: A teatincturecapsule

Source of artemisinin — the Nobel Prize-winning antimalarial compound. Used in TCM for fever and parasites. Important global health herb.

Safety Profile

PregnancyUnsafe
BreastfeedingUnsafe
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Pregnancy. Seizure disorders.

Interactions

May interact with antimalarials, seizure medications, and CYP enzymes.

Side Effects

GI upset, dizziness. Artemisinin: serious side effects at high doses.

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