Sweet Wormwood, also known as Qing Hao in traditional Chinese medicine, is a fern-like herb with a strong aroma. Native to Asia but now grown globally, its leaves contain artemisinin, a sesquiterpene lactone with potent anti-inflammatory, anti-parasitic, and possible anti-cancer effects.
How Artemisinin Works Against Lung Cancer Cells
Cancer cells typically have higher levels of iron than normal cells. Artemisinin reacts with iron to produce free radicals, which damage and kill the cancer cells. This reaction doesn’t significantly affect normal cells due to their lower iron content.
The compound:
Induces apoptosis (programmed cell death) in cancer cells.
Disrupts cancer cell metabolism and DNA replication.
May inhibit angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels that feed tumors).
How to Prepare a Traditional Sweet Wormwood Tea (Step-by-Step)
To harness the benefits of Artemisia annua safely at home, many people use it as a herbal infusion or tea.
🌿 Ingredients:
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