Artemisinin, Arteannuin, Artemisinine
Chemical name:
3R, 5aS, 6R, 8aS, 9R, 12S, 12aR)-Octahydro-3, 6, 9-trimethyl-3, 12-epoxy-12H-pyrano[4.3-j]-1, 2-benzodioxepin-10(3H)-one;
CAS#.: 63968-64-9
Molecular weight: 282.34
Molecular Formula: C15H22O5
Botanical Source: Artemisia annua L.
Appearance: White needle crystal
Specification: 99%HPLC
The herb Artemisia annua L., locally known in Southeast Asia as "qing hao, " which is a member of the "Asteraccae" family. (Common names include "sweet wormwood" or "annual wormwood". )
Functions:
Antimalarial, treat falciparum malaria, Dangerous malignant anopheles type.
Also can be used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus and DLE.
Artemisinin is reported to treat breast tumor.
Growth Phases |
Days after sowing |
Seed germination |
4-10 |
Appearance of 1st pair of leaves |
15-30 |
Appearance of 2nd pair of leaves |
21-50 |
Branching |
60-90 |
Cessation of growth in height |
170-200 |
Flowering |
190-240 |
Full frutition |
230-280 |
Withering |
260-310 |