What Is Artemisinin Used For? A Guide to its Pharmacology and Diverse Applications
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Originally derived from the sweet wormwood plant, *Artemisia annua*, artemisinin was rediscovered by Chinese scientists in the 1970s and is now a cornerstone of modern malaria treatment. The primary clinical use of artemisinin and its derivatives is for malaria, though research is exploring what is artemisinin used for in treating other parasitic infections, inflammatory diseases, and certain cancers.
