Herbal Extraction Plant for Artemisia annua

Artemisia annua, also known as Sweet Wormwood or Qinghao, is a medicinal plant rich in Artemisinin, a key compound used in antimalarial drugs. It also has antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and immune-boosting properties, making it valuable in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and herbal medicine industries.

Cultivation & Harvesting

• Climate & Soil: Thrives in temperate and subtropical regions with well-drained soil.
• Harvesting Time: Best harvested just before flowering when Artemisinin content is highest.
• Drying & Storage: Air-dried in shade to preserve active compounds and stored in airtight conditions.

Extraction Methods

• Solvent Extraction (For Artemisinin Extraction – Industrial & Pharmaceutical Use)
• Supercritical CO₂ Extraction (For High-Purity Artemisinin – Advanced Industrial Use)
• Aqueous Extraction (For Herbal & Traditional Medicine)

Applications of Ark Leaf Extract

• Antimalarial Drug (Artemisinin-Based Therapies) – Used in malaria treatment formulations.
• Antiviral & Immunity Booster – Used in COVID-19 & flu treatments.
• Antibacterial & Anti-Inflammatory – Used in wound healing, digestive health, and skin care.
• Herbal Supplements & Tea – Used in immune-boosting herbal teas & tonics.

Quality Control & Compliance

• HPLC & UV Spectrophotometry – Ensuring Artemisinin content is within standard limits.
• Microbial & Heavy Metal Testing – Checking purity & safety.
• Regulatory Compliance – Follows WHO, GMP, and AYUSH guidelines.