Artemisia japonica, Japanese mugwort, otoko-yomogi, garkrek

 

Artemisia japonica Thunb.
Family: Asteraceae

Synonyms: Artemisia  cuneifolia  DC.; Artemisia  glabrata  Wallich  ex  Besser;  Artemisia  glabrata, Wight;  Artemisia  japonica  Kitam.;  Artemisia  japonica Lauener;  Artemisia  japonica  Schmidt;  Artemisia  japonica  f.  manshurica  Komarov;  Artemisia  japonica  var. lanata  Pampanini;  Artemisia  japonica  var.  macrocephala Pampanini; Artemisia japonica var. manshurica (Komarov), M.  Kitagawa;  Artemisia  japonica  var.  manshurica  Kom.; Artemisia japonica var. microcephala Pampanini; Artemisia morrisonensis  Hayata  var.  minima  Pampanini;  Artemisia parviflora   Aitchison;  Artemisia  parviflora   Buch.-Ham.  ex Roxb.;  Artemisia  subintegra  Kitamura;  Chrysanthemum japonicum  Thunberg;  Dendranthema  japonense  (Nakai) Kitam.; Oligosporus japonicus (Thunberg) Poljakov)

• English: Japanese mugwort
• Azərbaycanca: Yapon yovşanı
• China: chi tou hao, mou hao, mu hao, wei
• India: niapfu, pamasi, patee
• Japan: otoko-yomogi
• Tibet: garkrek, kirmani, nireha, pamasi
• Vietnamese: Ngải Nhật

Upper parts of plants used to cure convulsions among children. Leaves cooling, bitter, antiviral, used for making antitoxifying and antifebrile drugs; young leaves wound-healing, to  cure  skin  diseases;  ash  of  leaves  applied  on  wounds  to hasten healing; leaves decoction carminative and vermifuge. Roots for throat-related problems. Leaves and flower heads used as incense and insecticide.[CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants]

89 Published articles of Artemisia japonica
1.    Traditional Chinese medicine composition useful for treating acute catarrhal conjunctivitis and cough, c.e.g.F.j., Coptis chinensis, Lycopodium clavatum, Artemisia capillaris, Acorus gramineus and Chrysanthemum indicum. Qingdao Chenda Biotechnology Co Ltd.
2.    ginseng, C.m.f.h.g.p.c.e.o.A.c.a.S.J.M.o.P. Kanebo Ltd.
3.    Linne, D.f.p.i.c.s.e.o.A.p.P.a.o.f.C.J. Roman Kogyo Kk.
4.    Producing plant extract free of chlorophyll used in bio-energy industry, b.s.e.g.A.a.l.a.C.j.l.i.m.s.o.e.a.f.w., G.U. Ko, and B.S. Woo. Bae Y T.
5.    PE-6 extraction mixture produced by obtaining natural extract by cold extracting Alnus japonica, e.f., Saururus chinensis, Castanea Crenata, Angelica keiskei and Artemisia capillaris respectively, and mixing natural extract Byung, J. J. and H.H. Jung. Puen.
6.    Traditional Chinese medicine composition comprises clove, j., Aloe, lemon, Stemona japonica, Artemisia argyi, chamomile, Atractylodes lancea and tuberose Chen, H. Taicang Xinyaxun Biological Technology.
7.    Herbal black-ginseng tea preparation, i.m.n.h.h.A.c., Thuja orientalis leaves, Lonicera japonica vines, chrysanthemum leaves, Duchesnea chrysantha and Carpesium abrotanoides leaves Chum, H. C. Chum H C.
8.    Dehua, S.o.t.e.m.o.t.f.f.A.j.T.Z., W. Ling, and Z. Ning, Journal of Biology, 2008. 25(3): p. 59-61.
9.    Traditional Chinese medicine useful for treating scabies comprises radix Sophora flavescentis, r.S.t., dittany bark, stemona, and Artemisia japonica Gao, Z., L. Lu, and M. Xu. Lu L.
10.    Dry vegetables useful e.g. for clearing away heat and reducing dampness, c.e.g.b.s., red cabbage, Artemisia, spinach, plum, Cayratia japonica, dried tangerine peel, Perilla frutescens, Atalantia buxifolia, and Elsholtzia Ge, H. Harbin Tianyi Ecological Agric Co Ltd.
11.    Medicine used for treating urethritis, i.Y.j., ling yu zi, red Artemisia, Physalis angulata, dayflower, Arundina graminifolia, Ficus pumila, water amaranth, Taiwan Ficus microcarpa, tea tree root and creeping sage herb Guan, X., et al. Guan X.
12.    Tibetan medicine composition for treating e.g. chronic gastritis, c.p.s., Swertia japonica, nutmeg, costus root , timber, calcite, stove subsoil, Chrysanthemum flower, rhubarb, Artemisia and myrobalan Jia, L. Zibo Vocational Inst.
13.    Diet therapy prescription used for lowering blood pressure, c.r.o.r.-r.S., herba patriniae, Artemisia japonica, and aster scaber Jin, F. Jin F.
14.    Functional toothpaste composition used for removal of oral odor, c.A.j., seashore wormwood, Artemisia iwayomogi, artemisiae capillaris herba, sagebrush, and maritime wormwood Jin, S. K. Aseana Pharmacy Co Ltd.
15.    Preparing dried persimmon, i.f.p.b.b.A.j., Zanthoxylum piperitum, Artemisia asiatica, Glycyrrhiza uralensis and Angelica sinensis, and aging mixture Jong, I. J. Jong I J.
16.    Preparation of cosmetics involves obtaining extract of Artemisia japonica, i.o.e.w.-p.-., 2-propane dione and measuring amount of benzoic acid contained in extract Kanamaru, A., C. Nomura, and A. Tada. Pola Chem Ind Inc.
17.    Artemisia capillaris and Paecilomyces japonica Stimulate Lipid Metabolism and Reduce Hepatotoxicity Induced by Carbon Tetrachloride in Rats Kang, I., et al., Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition, 2008. 37(5): p. 548-554.
18.    Producing Randia cochinchinensis cold-treating tea by washing Artemisia japonica, U., garden balsam stem, mustard and Ottelia alismoides using water, placing into dryer, high temperature and UV irradiation sterilizing, and grinding Kim, J. Harbin Lingdan Hongyun Tea Co Ltd.
19.    Composition for treatment of hepatitis and hepatocarcinoma, a.w.a.r.o.h., comprises Artemisia capillaris, Artemisiae asiaticae herba, Ulmus davidiana var, Hovenia dulcis thunb, and Alnus japonica Kim, J. D., O.G. Kim, and S.T. Kim. Han Poong Modern Sci Hereal Drugs; Kim S T.
20.    Composition for relieving hangover and for use as health supplementary food, c.r.p.l.e., Hovenia dulcis, Alnus japonica, Atractylodes japonica, Artemisia capillaris and Curcuma longa Kim, J. W., J.Y. Kim, and S.H. Yoo. Yoo S H.
21.    Composition used as pharmaceuticals or health/functional foodstuffs for preventing and/or treating periodontal disease, c.e.o.w., Glycyrrhiza, Coptis japonica or Artemisia, or extracts of Coptis and Glycyrrhiza Kim, M. R. and S.Y. Kim. Taegu Technopark.
22.    Composition useful for providing antiinflammatory effect, t.s.a., and removing senile body odor, comprises extract of Artemisia rubripes, Tubocapsicum anomalum and Camellia japonica Kung, W. N., et al. Univ Soonchunhyang Ind Acad Coop Founda.
23.    Phytochemical constituents of Artemisia japonica ssp littoricola Kwon, H.C. and K.R. Lee, Archives of Pharmacal Research, 2001. 24(3): p. 194-197.
24.    Effect of Artemisia capillaris and Paecilomyces japonica on the Reduction of Hepatotoxicity and Lipid Metabolism Induced by Ethanol Lee, J.Y., et al., Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition, 2009. 38(8): p. 1016-1023.
25.    Traditional Chinese medicine composition, e.g.u.f.t.u., includes Psychotria, peach blossom, white rhizoma atractylodis, Polygala japonica, Artemisia rupestris, wild Chrysanthemum, Japanese milkwort herb, and lily Li, G. Li G.
26.    An inulin-type fructan isolated from Artemisia japonica and its anti-arthritic effects Li, N., et al., Journal of Functional Foods, 2017. 29: p. 29-36.
27.    Summer heat rash prevent head pillow comprises pillow sleeves made of fiber or plastic hollow tube, a.p.c.a.p.b., where pillow core contains Houttuynia cordata, Lonicera japonica, walnut leaves and Artemisia argyi Li, P. Li P.
28.    Spray useful for e.g. preventing and treating burn and scald, c.S.o., Artemisia anomala, Cirsium japonicum, ophicalcite, nodus nelumbinis rhizomatis, Callicarpa japonica, mastwood flower, and deionized water Li, S. Qingdao Changlv Biological Res Inst.
29.    Medicine useful for treating allergic vasculitis, c.A.j., Crepis lignea, Paris polyphylla, Turdus merula, Osbeckia opipara, Lepisorus thunbergianus, teasel, Elaeagnus conferta, herb of common thunia and Serissa Li, Y. Li Y.
30.    Traditional Chinese medicine used for treating insomnia includes Athyriopsis japonica, b.l., Lactuca raddeana, Desmodium racemosum, Artemisia ordosica, Hedyotis capitellata root, Nephelium chryseum, apple leaf and Senecio kirilowii Li, Y. Li Y.
31.    B-item product useful for controlling pests and diseases of crops, c.S.t., Indian stringbush root, Kyllinga monocephala, Artemisia argyi, Sapium sebiferum, ivy morning glory, Stemona japonica and Zanthoxylum Li, Z. Li Z.
32.    Making traditional Chinese medicine lotion for treating alcoholic trichomonas vaginitis, b.s.e.g.A.j., willow branch, Tamarix chinensis, Serissa serissoides and Radix glycyrrhizae in water and decocting with slow fire Lin, H. Lin H.
33.    Tea paste, u.f.s.l., comprises green tea, walnut kernel, radix bupleuri, Angelica, anhydrous sodium sulfate, rhizoma sparganii, licorice, Poria, fructus ligustri lucidi, peach blossom and Artemisia japonica Lin, X. Lin X.
34.    External Chinese medicinal liquor for treating cervical spondylosis, o.b.d.c.o.p.f., Artemisia japonica and pepper, adding to container with white wine, sealing and filtering mixture after specific period Liu, K. Liu K.
35.    Chinese medicine used for treating vulva, c.G., Sophora flavescens, Achillea millefolium, Artemisia capillaris, Gardenia, dandelion, Lonicera confusa, Senecio scandens, Ajuga ciliata and Ampelopsis japonica Liu, Q., et al. Liu Q.
36.    Meal for dinner, c.s.r., Japonica rice, meat, peanut, Artemisia, poria cocos, fern root powder, vegetable oil blend, and salt Liu, X. Guizhou Kaixinpo Flavor Food Co Ltd.
37.    Uncaria macrophylla-containing dandruff-removing traditional Chinese medicine comprises Artemisia capillaris, U.m., Ampelopsis japonica, radix sophorae flavescentis, rhizoma anemarrhenae, and Clematis armandii Ma, D. Ma D.
38.    Extraction of Artemisia japonica plant pesticide by carrying out supercritical carbon dioxide extraction to Artemisia japonica powder and ethanol into extraction cylinder, s.e.s., and separating out solid material Ma, L. and H. Wang. Univ Northeast Forest.
39.    Cosmetic composition useful for skin whitening by inhibiting melanin synthesis in melanoma cells, c.A.j.e.M., Y. L., M.J. Yu, and J.K. Min. Univ Soonchunhyang Ind Acad Coop Founda.
40.    Morphological, c.a.m.b.c.a.A.c., A. japonica and their natural hybrids Minami, Motoyasu, et al., Natural Medicines, 2003. 57(1): p. 1-6.
41.    On larva of Chlorissa inornata (Matsumura) (macrotyro Inoue) (Geometridae, G.f.o.A.j.N., Masanao, Japan Heterocerists' Journal, 2004. 228: p. 52-52.
42.    Mosquito repellent composition used in mosquito-repellent bag, c.c., Acorus calamus, mint, basil leaves, Artemisia argyi, Lonicera japonica, Angelica dahurica, Agastache rugosus, Camellia taliensis and old tea Ni, J. Jiangyin Yanuohao Tea Cultural Dev Co.
43.    Composition useful in treating or preventing white spot syndrome virus of arthropods e.g. shrimp comprises Artemisia japonica as effective agent Oh, H., et al. Ctc Bio Inc.
44.    PHARMACOGNOSTICAL STUDIES ON THE CRUDE DRUG INCHINKO IN JAPAN 4. CAPITULUM OF ARTEMISIA-JAPONICA AND ARTEMISIA-JAPONICA-SSP-LITTORICOLA Okuno, I., et al., Shoyakugaku Zasshi, 1980. 34(3): p. 182-186.
45.    Liver function improving composition comprising extract of herb mixture consisting of hovenia dulis thunb, a.c.t., pueraria lobata ohwi, fraxinus chinensis, atractylodes japonica, glycyrrhiza uralensis fisch Park, S. M. and B.S. Ko. Dang Biotech Co Ltd.
46.    Composition comprising extract of herb mixture consist of hovenia dulis thunb, a.c.t., pueraria lobata ohwi, fraxinus chinensis, atractylodes japonica, glycyrrhiza uralensis fisch for preventing fatty liver Park, S. M. and B.S. Ko. Dang Biotech Co Ltd.
47.    Three new eudesmanes from Artemisia japonica Phan Minh, G., et al., Natural Product Research, 2014. 28(9): p. 631-635.
48.    Traditional Chinese medicinal external washing agent used for treating and caring impetigo, i.p.b.u.D., bitter herb, Stephania vine, Sedum multicaule, mullein, Artemisia rupestris and Lysimachia japonica Qian, N. Qian N.
49.    Isolation and Identification of Secondary Metabolites from the Solid Culture of Endophytic Fungal Strain Pestalotiopsis uvicola GMH31 from Artemisia japonica Qian, Y., et al., Natural Product Research and Development, 2016. 28(11): p. 1732-1735,1757.
50.    Detoxification capsule comprises Artemisia annua, D., Sophora japonica, licorice powder, and wolfberries Ren, B. Ren B.
51.    Sophora japonica leaf, S.a.A.s.s.u.f.n.l.a.k., contains Sophora japonica leaf, Artemisia annua, chickweed, Euonymus fortunei, black Asparagus fungus, Pleurotus eryngii and white fungus Shi, Y. Harbin Haotuo Biotechnology Dev Co Ltd.
52.    Biopesticide used for pest control e.g. of vegetable insects is prepared from Artemisia japonica, f.e., Ferula asafoetida, Chinese wingnut bark, bitter bark, thickfruit millettia seed or fruit and shortlobed wormwood herb Shi, Y. Shi Y.
53.    Treatment compsn. for clostridium perfringens disease|contains at least 1 herb e.g. Artemisia princeps Pampanini, C.j.M., Geranium nepalense Sweet, Magnolia obovata Thunberb etc Shibata, K., M. Kojima, and H. Nakao. Nisshin Flour Milling Co.
54.    Nourishing liquid used for broad bean plastic film cultivation, c.S.j., betel nut, Artemisia annua, tobacco, radix sophorae flavescentis, realgar, rhizoma coptidis, folium artemisiae argyi and antifebrile dichroa Shu, J., H. Shu, and Y. Shu. Anhui Honghua Food Co Ltd.
55.    In vitro propagation of Artemisia japonica Smita, S., et al., Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants, 2017. 23(1): p. 36-43.
56.    Tibetan medicine, e.g.u.f.t.p., comprises Tibetan gentian, Artemisia, fennel, Rhododendron, Myricaria, oxtail, Chinese soapberry fruit, rhizoma acori calami, crab, Ligularia, borax, and Sophora japonica Song, Y. Song Y.
57.    Medicinal composition used for treating purulent meningitis, c.g.p., Paris polyphylla, Burnet, Elsholtzia haichowensis, Momordica grosvenori root, Ampelopsis japonica, Artemisia twig, Chinese olive and Reineckia carnea Tian, L. Tian L.
58.    Antimalarial activity of Artemisia japonica, A.m.a.A.n.V., Neena, et al., Indian Journal of Pharmacology, 1994. 26(2): p. 144-146.
59.    Spicy salted corn shoots include corn shoots, b.p., purple cabbage, tangerine seed, fructus polygoni orientalis, Acorus gramineus, Indian trumpet flower, discolorous clinquefoil root, Artemisia japonica and Tilia miqueliana Wang, J., et al. Anhui Zanjiatian Ecological Agric Co Ltd.
60.    Preservative-free herbal composition useful in cosmetics, c.L., Sophora japonica, purslane, honeysuckle, Artemisia argyi, Chrysanthemum, cortex moutan, dandelion, golden cypress and water Wang, S. Guangzhou Feifan Biotechnology Co Ltd; Wang S.
61.    Product useful for clearing away heat, c.j., green beans, celery, Aloe vera, fresh citrus peel, Sophora japonica, Artemisia annua, caulis bambusae, Scutellaria, Citrus aurantium, whisky, litchi honey and dry yeast Wang, W. Anhui Minglong Wine Co Ltd.
62.    Bidens pilosa blood-circulation-invigorating, w.-d.c.s.m.u.a.f.s., contains radix achyranthis bidentatae, Choerospondias axillaris, Artemisia japonica, Japanese Ardisia tea, and loquat flower Wang, X. Harbin Shengyi Biological Technology Dev.
63.    Soup useful for warming middle jiao, d.c., and nourishing body fluids, contains cloves, fructus nandinae, North China red elder, Saussurea, Dicliptera chinensis, Gymnadenia, myrrh, and Artemisia japonica Wang, X. Harbin Shengyi Biological Technology Dev.
64.    Natural tea useful for preventing hangover symptoms, a.p.l.f., obtained by mixing shepherd's purse extract, Artemisia extract, and Alnus japonica extract Wang, Y. J. Wang Y J.
65.    Traditional Chinese medicinal oral liquid useful for treating hypertension comprises jellyfish, m.c.b., willow leaves, buckwheat, Artemisia japonica, Averrhoaceae seed, cocculus trilobus and prepared rhizome of rehmannia Wang, Z., X. Wang, and D. Wang. Wang Z.
66.    Traditional Chinese medicine for treating e.g. headache, i.s.s.g., radix helicteris, Carduus crispus, Equisetum, goosegrass, fructus arctii, common bluebeard herb, herba cymbopogonis, Artemisia japonica and willow Wu, H. Wu H.
67.    Traditional Chinese medicine for treating e.g. headache, i.h.s., semen sojae germinatum, sesame, goosegrass, fructus arctii, Cimicifuga foetida, herba cymbopogonis, Artemisia japonica, willow branch and Chinese artichoke Wu, H. Wu H.
68.    Medicinal lotion used for treating scabies, c.A.j., cocklebur, Amomum tsaoko fruit, Sedum lineare, Buddha belly flower, Sapindus bark, grass, Ailanthus leaves, sandalwood root and Catalpa leaf Wu, K. Wu K.
69.    On-line quantitative monitoring of liquid-liquid extraction of Lonicera japonica and Artemisia annua using near-infrared spectroscopy and chemometrics Wu, S., et al., Pharmacognosy Magazine, 2015. 11(43): p. 643-650.
70.    Plant disinfectant for indoors air disinfection comprises stone fragment, A.a., vanilla, gallnut, castor leaf, cinnamon, wolfs milk, Radix stemonae, dyers woad leaf, raw lacquer, Nepeta japonica Maxim, almond and garlic Xue, W. Xue W.
71.    Kidney bean-kumquat composite nutritious rice comprises rice, U., Artemisia, tomato, roselle, lychee seed, medlar, sophora japonica, and healthcare additives including black wheat flour, carrot powder, buckwheat, and pea powder Yan, X. Hefei Jinggu Rice Ind Co Ltd.
72.    The combination of Artemisia princeps Pamp, L.j.H., and Gardenia jasminoides Ellis fruit attenuates the exacerbation of energy, lipid, and glucose by increasing hepatic PGC-1alpha expression in estrogen-deficient rats Yang, HyeJeong, et al., BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016. 16(137): p. (23 May 2016)-(23 May 2016).
73.    The combination of Artemisia princeps Pamp, L.j.H., and Gardenia jasminoides Ellis fruit attenuates the exacerbation of energy, lipid, and glucose by increasing hepatic PGC-1 alpha expression in estrogen-deficient rats Yang, Hye Jeong, et al., Bmc Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016. 16.
74.    Traditional Chinese medicine sebum membrane repair-type cream used for removing makeup includes vegetable oil, s., solid wax, Dalbergia wood, Bletilla striata, dragon's blood, Artemisia, common boneset, and Cayratia japonica Yang, Y. Guangzhou Danqi Daily Chem Co Ltd.
75.    Mono- and sesqui-terpenes of the essential oils from Artemisia japonica Thunb. and Artemisia apiacea Hance Yano, K., Flavour Industry, 1970. 1: p. 328-30.
76.    Shampoo useful for reducing depilation, c.l.e.s., coco-betaine, Artemisia princeps extract, Dendropanax morbifera extract, Zizania latifolia extract, Eriobotrya japonica extract, and herba ecliptae extract Yeongho, L. and K. Suyeong. Yeongho L.
77.    Soap composition comprises e.g. soap base, A.p.e., Dendropanax morbifera extract, Zizania latifolia extract, Eriobotrya japonica extract, castor oil, shea butter, sodium chloride, titanium oxide and tea tree essential oil Yeongho, L. and K. Suyeong. Yeongho L.
78.    Foot bath powder useful for e.g. reliving cough and asthma comprises e.g. Artemisia japonica, C.a., Lotus corniculatus, Platostoma, Balanophora involucrata, Phyllanthus, broadleaf holly leaf, Geranium wilfordii and bath salts Yin, H. Harbin Lingcaoshu Biotechnology Co Ltd.
79.    Traditional Chinese medicinal composition useful for treating stomach yin deficiency-type pulmonary tuberculosis, c.P.p., Cynanchum atratum, sisal, Bulbophyllum psychoon, Artemisia japonica and Ludisia discolor Zang, H. Zang H.
80.    Traditional Chinese medicinal composition used for treating yin deficiency type fire phthisis, c.B., Artemisia japonica, Asparagus fern, Chrysanthemum, Pleurotus albellus and radix asparagi Zang, H. Zang H.
81.    Medicine useful for treating hepatitis, c.w.a., flat bamboo orchid, alum, spora lygodii, dry willow leaf, tataricus, bottle gourd, Trogopterus dung, Artemisia japonica, golden cypress, angle fennel, dogwood and cycad fruit Zhang, C. Zhang C.
82.    Study on Processing Technology for Artemisia japonica T.Tea Zhang, D., Food and Fermentation Industries, 2008. 34(1): p. 168-171.
83.    Antioxidation and Genetic Toxicity of Artemisia japonica Extract Zhang, D., P. Cheng, and L. Ling, Natural Product R & D, 2011. 23(1): p. 39-42.
84.    Traditional Chinese medicine used for auxiliary treatment includes radix Sophorae flavescentis, r.P.m., safflower, honeysuckle, radix astragali, medlar, fruit of glossy privet, licorice, and Artemisia japonica Zhang, Z. and J. Su. Qingdao Fit Electrical Appliances Techno; Qingdao Wenchuang Technology Co Ltd.
85.    Powder useful for e.g. providing antiinflammatory effect and treating acute or chronic appendicitis, p., hemorrhoids or acute tonsillitis, prepared using pubescent holly root, Canthium horridum, Artemisia japonica and licorice Zhao, L. and J. Zhao. Zhao L.
86.    Soup comprises certain amount of water, P., Artemisia japonica,tea flower, dyers woad root, chicken pepper, Rhus, Ficus lyrata, banyan Zheng, A. Zheng A.
87.    External traditional Chinese medicine used for, e.g.t.a.a.c.t.i.i.A.a., Bletilla striata, rhizoma drynariae, pseudoginseng, dragon's blood, catechu, Ampelopsis japonica, and mint leaves Zhou, C. Zhou C.
88.    Intergeneric hybrid between Chrysanthemum x morifolium and Artemisia japonica achieved via embryo rescue shows salt tolerance Zhu, W.-y., et al., Euphytica, 2013. 191(1): p. 109-119.
89.    Black bean dregs bread includes flour, g.r.f., black bean, red jujube, lily, lotus leaf, bracken, Artemisia, herba patriniae, Artemisia japonica, wheat, green vegetables, balloon flower and Chinese yam Zou, Z. Maanshan Jiangxin Lvzhou Food Co Ltd.