Chinese mugwort
Artemisia argyi
Artemisia argyi, commonly known as Sweet Wormwood or Mugwort, is a traditional plant used in East Asian medicine. It has been traditionally employed to address digestive complaints and other ailments in Chinese herbal practices. Scientific studies have shown that seco-tanapartholide B from Artemisia argyi can covalently activate PKM2, potentially reprogramming glycolytic metabolism and alleviating acute lung injury. Additionally, key MYB transcription factors like AYMYB13, AYMYB15, and AYMYB16 have been identified as regulators of AYFOMT2 expression, enhancing the accumulation of eupatilin in Artemisia argyi following MeJA treatment. Notably, a study found that Artemisia argyi was one of the more frequent allergen sources among children, with a sensitization rate of 9.18%. Moxibustion using Artemisia argyi has also been shown to reduce arthritis severity and pro-inflammatory cytokine levels in rheumatoid arthritis animal models. Safety-wise, no major issues have been recorded, and there are currently no known drug interactions associated with this plant.
- Traditionally for
- digestive complaints
- Traditions
- traditional
- Best evidence
- A
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
Traditional use
What the science says
- Seco-tanapartholide B from Artemisia argyi covalently activates PKM2, reprogramming glycolytic metabolism and alleviating acute lung injury.
- Key MYB transcription factors (AYMYB13, AYMYB15, AYMYB16) were identified as regulators of AYFOMT2 expression, enhancing eupatilin accumulation in Artemisia argyi following MeJA treatment.
- Artemisia argyi was one of the more frequent allergen sources among the 2,124 children studied, with a sensitization rate of 9.18%.
- Artemisia argyi shows efficacy against various pathogenic microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, with broad applications.
- Moxibustion with Artemisia argyi significantly reduced arthritis severity and pro-inflammatory cytokine levels in rheumatoid arthritis animal models.
- Eupatilin from Artemisia argyi suppressed non-small cell lung cancer metastasis by inhibiting Netrin-1-mediated epithelial-mesenchymal transition.
- The study found that microbial communities shifted from Proteobacteria-dominated to Firmicutes-dominated in shrimp ponds under probiotic and Chinese herb applications, with Paenisporosarcina correlating positively with nitrite accumulation.
Frequently asked questions
What is Chinese mugwort?
Chinese mugwort (Artemisia argyi) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is Chinese mugwort traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Chinese mugwort for: digestive complaints. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Chinese mugwort?
Chinese mugwort appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional.
What does the scientific evidence say about Chinese mugwort?
7 sourced findings are recorded for Chinese mugwort; the strongest carries evidence grade A. For example: Seco-tanapartholide B from Artemisia argyi covalently activates PKM2, reprogramming glycolytic metabolism and alleviating acute lung injury.
How strong is the evidence for Chinese mugwort?
The strongest finding for Chinese mugwort carries evidence grade A — strong evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Chinese mugwort safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Chinese mugwort in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Chinese mugwort interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Chinese mugwort in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Chinese mugwort?
Chinese mugwort is also known as: Полынь Арги.
Is Chinese mugwort a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T2 Moxibustion with Artemisia argyi H.Lév. & Vaniot in rheumatoid arthritis animal models: A meta-analysis linking clinical efficacy to inflammasome and cytokine signaling mechanisms. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Sensitization to 19 allergen sources in 2,124 children in Kashi Prefecture, China: a single-center cross-sectional retrospective study. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Identification of key MYB transcription factors mediating MeJA-induced eupatilin accumulation by regulating AYFOMT2 expression in Artemisia argyi. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Seco-tanapartholide B ameliorates acute lung injury by covalently activating PKM2 and reprogramming glycolytic metabolism. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Case study: Metagenomic analysis of microbial restructuring and nitrogen metabolism under probiotic and Chinese herb applications during post-antibiotic-ban shrimp farming. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Eupatilin inhibits non-small cell lung cancer metastasis by suppressing Netrin-1-mediated epithelial-mesenchymal transition. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Anti-pathogenic effects of Artemisia argyi and its applications: the past, present, and future. literature abstract metadata
- T3 Artemisia argyi CC BY-SA 4.0