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Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences

Year: 2012 | Volume: 15 | Issue: 24 | Page No.: 1152-1159
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Abderrahmane Moufid

Mohamed Eddouks

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Review Article

Artemisia herba alba: A Popular Plant with Potential Medicinal Properties

Abderrahmane Moufid and Mohamed Eddouks
Artemisia herba alba (Asteraceae), commonly known as desert or white wormwood, is used in folk medicine for treatment of various diseases. Phytochemical studies of this plant revealed the existence of many beneficial compounds such as herbalbin, cis-chryanthenyl acetate, flavonoids (hispidulin and cirsilineol), monoterpenes, sesquiterpene. The aerial parts are characterized by a very low degree of toxicity. This study reviews the main reports of the pharmacological and toxicological properties of Artemisia herba alba in addition to the main constituents. It would appear that this plant exhibits many beneficial properties. Further studies are warranted to more integrate this popular plant in human health care system.
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