Abstract
Artemisia species, widespread in nature, are frequently utilized for the treatment of diseases
such as malaria, hepatitis, cancer, inflammation, and infections by fungi, bacteria,
and viruses. Furthermore, some Artemisia constituents were found to be potential insecticides and allelopathic chemicals.
This genus is receiving growing attention presumably due to: (i) the diversified biology
and chemistry of the constituents, (ii) the frequent application in traditional medical
practice, and (iii) the rich source of the plant material. This review summarizes
mainly the biological results obtained in the past decade. The significance and trends
in this field are briefly discussed.
Key words
Artemisia
- Compositae - biologically active substances
