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Artemisiae annuae
Name
Sweet Annie
Biological Name

Artemisiae annuae
Compositae

Other Names
Sweet Annie, Qing hao, artemisia annua
Parts Used
Leaves
Remedies For

Antipyretic, antibacterial, antifungal, antimalarial .

Sweet Annie can be used for heat stroke symptoms, a wide variety of inflammatory conditions, including all kinds of fevers and for treating and preventing malaria. Can be used both topically and internally for bacterial and fungal infections. It is one of a few anti-inflammatory herbs that can be used with symptoms of wasting and yin deficiency.

Dosage

3-9 grams

Safety

Sweet Annie should be avoided by those with diarrhea due to weak, cold spleen and stomach and by those without heat signs due to yin deficiency.

 
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