Annual wormwood - Artemisia
Native to China and now naturalized in Europe, Annual Mugwort can grow up to 3 m tall. Its branched stems give rise to highly divided leaves with a particularly intense fragrance. Well established in Chinese pharmacopoeia, Artemisia annua is an exceptional source of phytoconstituents, notably artemisinin. This species has a wide range of applications, both for the treatment of serious infectious diseases such as malaria, and for preventive use.
Beware, the seeds are tiny.
Artemisia annua was the featured plant in the 2019 edition of the "Cultivate Us! For the liberation of medicinal plants" campaign.
Find out more on the Kokopelli blog: "Artemisia: a grain of sand in the wheels of the pharmaceutical cartel".
In this five-step video, discover how to sow and transplant Artemisia, harvest its leaves and seeds, and learn about its uses and dosage:
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in bucket
Sow on the surface in pots or trays, under light cover. Press lightly and keep the seedling moist. Transplant seedlings into individual cups when they have 2 true leaves. Transplant into the ground when they have 5 to 6 leaves and the soil has warmed up.
March, April, May
July, August, September
in the ground, in pot
sunny
low
all floor types
drained, light, reheated
Artemisia annua
200 seeds
Green
From 150 to 200 cm
