Sweet wormwood is an annual aromatic herb from the daisy family (Asteraceae), widely valued as a botanical raw material for the herbal, extraction, and cosmetic industries. Under favourable growing conditions, the plant can reach up to 2 metres in height and develops an upright, strongly branched stem.
Its leaves are dark green, finely divided, and highly aromatic. The flowers are small, yellowish-green, and arranged in loose clusters. Sweet wormwood flowers from late July to September and is cultivated in various regions with suitable climatic conditions.
The herb is valued mainly for its content of specific bioactive compounds and is used in the production of botanical extracts, functional ingredients, and specialised plant-based products.
Basic Information
- Latin name: Artemisia annua L.
- Part used: aerial parts / herb
- Origin: Bulgaria
- Raw material type: cultivated
- Harvest period: summer, before or at the beginning of flowering
Herb Characteristics
Sweet wormwood is a highly aromatic plant with abundant aerial growth and finely divided foliage. The stem is ribbed, green at the base, and may develop violet or purplish tones in the upper part. As the plant matures, it forms a well-branched canopy.
For commercial use, the aerial parts are harvested at the optimal stage of development, when the concentration of valuable bioactive compounds is most suitable for further processing. The raw material is suitable for drying, cutting, crushing, milling, and extraction.
Chemical Composition
- artemisinin
- essential oil
- flavonoids
- phenolic acids
- coumarins
- sesquiterpenes
- antioxidant compounds
Artemisinin is the most widely recognised bioactive constituent of sweet wormwood and the main reason for the plant’s importance in extraction and pharmaceutical processing.
Suitable for the Production of
- botanical extracts
- dry extracts
- liquid extracts
- tinctures
- functional botanical ingredients
- food supplements
- natural cosmetic products
- specialised herbal formulations
- raw material for extraction processing
Medicinal Properties and Effects on the Body
Sweet wormwood is traditionally associated with the following properties:
- antioxidant activity
- use in products for general botanical balance
- application in specialised botanical formulations
- high value as a source of bioactive compounds for extraction
The herb is used mainly as a source material for extracts and standardised plant-based ingredients. Because of its specific chemical profile and highly active constituents, sweet wormwood is of greatest interest for professional processing and controlled industrial applications.
Important Notice
Sweet wormwood contains highly active compounds and is not suitable for self-medication. The herb and its extracts should not be presented as a substitute for approved medicinal products. Any use should follow the applicable regulatory framework and the intended end use of the final product.
Forms Available
Available as:
- whole dried aerial parts
- crushed aerial parts
- cut aerial parts in custom sizes upon request
- herbal powder
Quality and Documentation
Upon request, the following may be provided:
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- technical documentation
- additional documents upon request
Inquiry
Contact us for current availability, samples, and a quotation based on the required quantities, preferred processing form, and raw material specifications.
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