Artemisia annua is a bitter-tasting plant that has a long history of use for its various health benefits.
This plant is also commonly referred to as sweet wormwood or sweet Annie. Both names will be used throughout this article.
Sweet wormwood is commonly used as a treatment for malaria, this is due to its artemisinin content, a phytochemical that works to treat malaria. This herb has also been shown to help to reduce symptoms of arthritis, as well as with blood sugar regulation.