A Review on Plant Profile of Artemisia Annua and Its Pharmacological Benefits

Abstract

The awareness of medicinal plants and its medicinal value must have been accumulated in the lots of centuries but it is our bad luck that proper chemical and pharmacological evaluation of most of these plants have not done till now. Keeping this view details studies on ethno botanical study of Artemisia annua. The plant Artemisia annua which is well-known for its ability to treat malaria. Artemisia annua has been researched for a wide range of biological activities, such as its ability to regulate the immune system, fight cancer, and have metabolic effects. Secondary metabolites such as monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, and phenolic chemicals, whose biological characteristics have been thoroughly researched. Sesquiterpene lactone artemisinin is mostly found in the leaves of Artemisia annua. The potential value of this chemical and its derivatives as anti malarial medicines has drawn interest. This review will focus on Artemisia annua plant benefits of using medicinal herbs.