Pure artemisinin or Qinghaosu, the active constituent of the herb Artemisia annua (sweet wormwood). Good quality Artemisia annua contains 0.3-0.5% artemisinin, so pure artemisinin provides hundreds of times more of the active constituent artemisinin than the whole herb itself. Research has shown artemisinin to be particularly beneficial in balancing the microbiology of the GI tract.

Pure artemisinin or Qinghaosu, the active constituent of the herb sweet wormwood (Artemisia annua), and oil derived from the same plant, total 200 mg of material per capsule. Good quality Artemisia annua contains 0.3-0.5% artemisinin, so pure artemisinin provides hundreds of times more of the active constituent artemisinin than the whole herb itself. Research has shown artemisinin to be particularly beneficial in balancing the microbiology of the GI tract.

NutriCology introduced artemisinin to the U.S. market more than a decade ago. NutriCology does independent potency assays on every batch (using HPLC), and independent tests verify its effectiveness. NutriCology artemisinin is minimum 98.5% pure, and does not contain thujone.

Best Artemisinin contains high quality Artemisinin or Ching-hao-su, an extract from the traditional Chinese herb Artemisia annua (sweet wormwood) or Ching-hao. Sweet wormwood leaves have been consumed over several centuries for promoting general health. The extract Artemisinin has been used for several decades.


The Artemisinin used in Best Artemisinin is extracted from plants grown and harvested in accordance with GAP (Good Agricultural Practice) standards. The extract itself is manufactured to the highest pharmaceutical-grade quality specifications in a certified GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) facility, ensuring the highest potency.