Artemisinin by Nutricology/Allergy Research Group

Description of Artemisinin Pure artemisinin or Qinghaosu, the active constituent of the herb Artemesia annua (sweet wormwood). Good quality Artemesia annua contains 0.3-0.5% artemisinin, so pure Artemisinin provides hundreds of times more of the active constituent artemisinin than the whole herb itself. Research has shown artemisinin to be particularly beneficial in balancing the microbiology of the GI tract. Suggested Use for Artemisinin As a dietary supplement, 1-2 capsules one or two times daily before meals, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Sensitive individuals may want to take with food. Warning for Artemisinin Contraindicated for pregnant or nursing women. Artemisinin produces an oxidizing effect in the stomach and intestines. Long term administration greater than 2 or 3 months should be monitored by a healthcare practitioner. Combining with antioxidants or iron may theoretically decrease effectiveness. Detoxification reactions may be experienced by some individuals. http://www.herbmark.com/search.asp?keyword=Artemisinin