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Qing Hao

Herba Artemisiae Annuae

Sweet Wormwood (Artemisia annua)

Heat-Clearing
About this herb

An aromatic herb best known as the source of artemisinin; traditionally used to clear summer-heat.

PinyinQing Hao
Chinese青蒿
Latin (pharmaceutical)Herba Artemisiae Annuae
EnglishSweet Wormwood (Artemisia annua)
CategoryHeat-Clearing
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