REDSTEM WORMWOOD
Artemisia scoparia
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Description of the species:
Annual or biennial herb of 30 -70 cm heights.
Used part of the plant:
Aerial part.
Natural area:
In Central and Eastern Europe, Egypt, in temperate climate of Asia.
Conditions of growth:
As weed on open space.
Period of collection:
August – September.
Collection method:
Manual; transportation to production site within 3-12 hours.
Material processing:
Steam distillation, for receiving essential oil.
Storage:
Dry clean space.
Components specification:
pinene, myrcene, aldehyde, ketones, phenols, apiol.
Major components:
pinene, myrcene.
Features of the oil:
Antihelminthic, wound healing, diuretic; stimulate uterine activity.
Indications:
Amenorrhea, epilepsy, helminthiasis, hurts, urolithiasis.
Possible usage:
Pharmaceutics, in perfumery for aromatization and enrichment of massage oils, soap, cosmetic masks, creams, lotions; as spice in wine-making and alcoholic beverage industry.
Literature:
L.G. Dudchenko, A.S. Kozyakov, V.V. Krivenko – “ Heady and Spicy Plants” – Kiev, 1989; p. 304.
