Artemisia Herba-alba Drug Interactions, Uses, Effectiveness, Safety & More
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First and foremost: how Artemisia Herba-alba interacts with medications. The heart of this page is the interaction list — every drug Artemisia Herba-alba is known to interact with, and how serious each one is.
But these pages have grown well beyond that into a full monograph — what Artemisia Herba-alba is, what people use it for and how strong the evidence is, its safety and side effects, and answers to the questions we’re asked most — written and reviewed by the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases, not medical advice, and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
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Add one medicationArtemisia Herba-alba Drug Interactions: The Bottom Line
From the HelloPharmacist Editorial Team · Updated July 2026Based on the available evidence, the overall risk of a clinically significant Artemisia Herba-alba drug interaction appears low for most people, though anyone taking blood sugar medicines deserves extra care. None of the listed interactions are rated major, and the entire profile centers on one theoretical concern rather than proven harm in people.
The interactions that matter most involve diabetes medications. Low quality research suggests Artemisia herba-alba can lower blood glucose, so combining it with these drugs could, in theory, push blood sugar too low. Because blood sugar control has a narrow margin, we think this is the one area where the combination could genuinely matter, even though it has not been confirmed in well-controlled human studies.
A long list of interacting medications can look worrying, but here it reflects a single predicted effect spread across the many drugs used to treat diabetes. The concern is theoretical, drawn from limited, low quality research rather than clear evidence of problems in people, so most users are unlikely to notice any meaningful change.
Based on HelloPharmacist’s Artemisia Herba-alba interaction data and reviewed under our editorial standards.
Drugs that interact with Artemisia Herba-alba
86 medications have a known interaction with Artemisia Herba-alba, graded by severity. Select any drug for the full evidence-based detail.
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AcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Acarbose interaction Acarbose drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsAcetohexamideDymelor
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Acetohexamide interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Alogliptin interaction Alogliptin drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionCanagliflozinInvokana
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Canagliflozin interaction Canagliflozin drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsCanagliflozin, MetforminInvokamet
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Canagliflozin, Metformin interactionCanagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideInvokamet XR
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionChlorpropamideChlorpropam, Diabinese
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Chlorpropamide interactionDapagliflozinFarxiga
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Dapagliflozin interaction Dapagliflozin drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsDapagliflozin Propanediol, MetforminXigduo XR
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQtern
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQternmet XR
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDasiglucagon HydrochlorideZegalogue
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interaction Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsDulaglutideTrulicity
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Dulaglutide interaction Dulaglutide drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsEmpagliflozinJardiance
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Empagliflozin interaction Empagliflozin drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsEmpagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin HydrochlorideTrijardy XR
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionEmpagliflozin, MetforminSynjardy
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Empagliflozin, Metformin interactionEmpagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSynjardy XR
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionErtugliflozinSteglatro
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Ertugliflozin interaction Ertugliflozin drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsErtugliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSegluromet
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionExenatideBydureon, Byetta
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Exenatide interaction Exenatide drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsExenatide SyntheticBydureon BCISE
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Exenatide Synthetic interaction Exenatide Synthetic drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsGliclazideDiamicron
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Gliclazide interactionGlimepirideAmaryl
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Glimepiride interaction Glimepiride drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsGlipizideGlucotrol, Glucotrol XL
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Glipizide interaction Glipizide drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsGlipizide, MetforminMetaglip
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Glipizide, Metformin interactionGlucagonBaqsimi, Glucagon
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Glucagon interaction Glucagon drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsGlucoseIV Glucose
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Glucose interactionGlyburideAlbert Glyburide, Diabeta, Glycron, Glynase, Glynase PresTab, Micronase +1 more
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Glyburide interaction Glyburide drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsGlyburide, MetforminGlucovance
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Glyburide, Metformin interactionInhaled InsulinExubera
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Inhaled Insulin interactionInsulinNovoRapid Insulin
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Insulin interactionInsulin (bovine)Hypurin Bovine Neutral
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Insulin (bovine) interactionInsulin (human)Afrezza, Novolin 70/30, Novolin L, Novolin N, Novolin R
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Insulin (human) interaction Insulin (human) drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsInsulin (pork)Hypurin Porcine Neutral, Lente Iletin II, NPH Iletin, NPH Iletin II, Pork Actrapid, Regular Iletin +1 more
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Insulin (pork) interactionInsulin (rdna)Actrapid, Humalog, Humalog Mix 75/25, Humulin 50/50, Humulin 70/30, Humulin L +8 more
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Insulin (rdna) interaction Insulin (rdna) drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsInsulin AspartFiasp
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Insulin Aspart interaction Insulin Aspart drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsInsulin Aspart, Insulin DegludecRyzodeg 70/30
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Insulin Aspart, Insulin Degludec interactionInsulin DegludecTresiba
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Insulin Degludec interaction Insulin Degludec drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsInsulin Degludec, LiraglutideXultophy 100/3.6
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Insulin Degludec, Liraglutide interactionInsulin GlargineBasaglar, Lusduna, Semglee
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Insulin Glargine interaction Insulin Glargine drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsInsulin Glargine (rdna)Lantus
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Insulin Glargine (rdna) interaction Insulin Glargine (rdna) drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsInsulin Glargine RecombinantToujeo Solostar
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Insulin Glargine Recombinant interactionInsulin Glargine, LixisenatideSoliqua 100/33
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Insulin Glargine, Lixisenatide interactionInsulin Glulisine (rdna)Apidra
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Insulin Glulisine (rdna) interaction Insulin Glulisine (rdna) drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsInsulin Human, Sodium ChlorideMyxredlin
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride interaction Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsInsulin LisproAdmelog, Admelog Solostar
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Insulin Lispro interaction Insulin Lispro drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsInsulin Lispro RecombinantHumalog Kwikpen
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Insulin Lispro Recombinant interactionInsulin Lispro-aabcLyumjev
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Insulin Lispro-aabc interactionInsulin DetermirLevemir
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Insulin Determir interaction Insulin Determir drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsLinagliptinTradjenta
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Linagliptin interaction Linagliptin drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsLinagliptin, Metformin HydrochlorideJentadueto XR
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionLiraglutideVictoza
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Liraglutide interaction Liraglutide drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsLiraglutide RecombinantSaxenda
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Liraglutide Recombinant interaction Liraglutide Recombinant drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsLixisenatideAdlyxin
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Lixisenatide interaction Lixisenatide drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsMetforminGlucophage, Metformin
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Metformin interaction Metformin drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsMetformin HydrochlorideRiomet ER
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Metformin Hydrochloride interactionMetformin XrGlucophage XR
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Metformin Xr interactionMetformin, LinagliptinJentadueto
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Metformin, Linagliptin interactionMetformin, RosiglitazoneAvandamet
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Metformin, Rosiglitazone interactionMetformin, SitagliptinJanumet, Janumet XR
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Metformin, Sitagliptin interactionMiglitolGlyset
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Miglitol interaction Miglitol drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsMuraglitazarPargluva
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Muraglitazar interactionNateglinideStarlix
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Nateglinide interaction Nateglinide drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsPioglitazoneActos
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Pioglitazone interaction Pioglitazone drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsPramlintideSymlin
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Pramlintide interaction Pramlintide drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsRepaglinideGlucoNorm, Prandin
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Repaglinide interaction Repaglinide drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsRosiglitazone MaleateAvandia
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Rosiglitazone Maleate interaction Rosiglitazone Maleate drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsSaxagliptinOnglyza
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Saxagliptin interaction Saxagliptin drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsSaxagliptin, Metformin XrKombiglyze
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Saxagliptin, Metformin Xr interactionSemaglutideOzempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Semaglutide interaction Semaglutide drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsSimvastatin, SitagliptinJuvisync
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Simvastatin, Sitagliptin interactionSitagliptinJanuvia, Zituvio
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Sitagliptin interaction Sitagliptin drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsSitagliptin, MetforminZituvimet
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Sitagliptin, Metformin interactionSotagliflozinInpefa
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Sotagliflozin interactionTirzepatideMounjaro, Zepbound
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Tirzepatide interaction Tirzepatide drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsTobutamideMobenol
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Tobutamide interactionTolazamideTolinase
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Tolazamide interaction Tolazamide drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsTolbutamideOrinase
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Tolbutamide interaction Tolbutamide drug page: uses, dosage & side effectsTroglitazoneRezulin
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Troglitazone interactionVildagliptinGalvus
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Vildagliptin interactionPioglitazone, MetforminActoPlus Met
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Pioglitazone, Metformin interactionRosiglitazone, GlimepirideAvandaryl
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Artemisia Herba-alba + Rosiglitazone, Glimepiride interactionWhat Severity, Likelihood & Evidence Mean
Severity — How Serious It Can Be
- Major. Clinically significant; generally best avoided, or used only under direct professional supervision.
- Moderate. May need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one.
- Minor. Generally not clinically significant, but still worth noting and mentioning to your pharmacist.
- No known interaction. Checked against our sources with nothing documented — not the same as proven safety.
Likelihood — How Well It’s Documented
- Likely. Well-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction
- Probable. Interaction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
- Possible. Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists
- Unlikely. Interaction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Where This Data Comes From
- Interaction records are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database (TRC Healthcare), the same reference used by pharmacists and hospitals.
- Each drug listed above links to the full report for that exact Artemisia Herba-alba combination — clinical detail, likelihood, evidence level, and citations.
- Content is reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.
The kinds of drugs Artemisia Herba-alba affects
Every type of medication (drug category) Artemisia Herba-alba is known to interact with. Open any category for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Low quality research shows that Artemisia herba-alba lowers blood glucose.
Artemisia Herba-alba: Uses, Safety & Side Effects
Artemisia herba-alba is a desert shrub used in North African and Middle Eastern folk medicine, most often for digestion, diabetes, and parasites. Human evidence is very limited, and most findings come from lab or animal studies, so its benefits are unproven. Because it can affect blood sugar and contains potentially toxic compounds, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it.

- Scientific name
- Artemisia herba-alba
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Part used
- Aerial parts (leaves and flowering tops); sometimes bark and roots; essential oil
- Common forms
- Tea (infusion or decoction), dried herb, capsules, extracts, essential oil
- Diabetes and blood sugar
- Digestive upset
- Intestinal worms and parasites
- Cough and respiratory complaints
- Antimicrobial uses
Popular and traditional uses — not proof it works. See “Uses & effectiveness” below for the evidence.
Limited human safety data and the herb may affect blood sugar, so use carefully and under professional guidance.
Avoid during pregnancy; Artemisia species are traditionally linked to uterine stimulation and lack safety data.
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
Read the full breastfeeding detailPregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center). Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
Overview
Artemisia herba-alba is a small, aromatic shrub that grows in the dry, desert regions of Northern Africa and the Middle East. It is part of the daisy (Asteraceae) family and is sometimes called desert wormwood or white wormwood.
The plant has a long history in traditional medicine. People most often use the aerial parts (the leaves and flowering tops), but the bark and roots are also used. It is commonly prepared as a tea, taken as a dried herb, or used as an essential oil.
Traditionally, it has been used for stomach complaints, coughs, diabetes, and to treat intestinal worms. Keep in mind that traditional use does not prove a herb actually works or is safe.
How it works
Artemisia herba-alba contains a mix of plant compounds, including santonin, herbolides, essential oils, and phenolic compounds such as flavonoids (like quercetin) and hydroquinone.
In laboratory studies, these compounds show antioxidant activity, meaning they may help neutralize unstable molecules called free radicals. The essential oil has shown antimicrobial effects against certain bacteria in test-tube experiments.
Some extracts appear to influence blood sugar levels in animals, though studies have reported conflicting results — some showing a decrease and others an increase. The exact way it works in the body is not well understood, and these findings have not been confirmed in people.
Does Artemisia Herba-alba work?
How to read these evidence grades
Natural Medicines’ 7-point scale. We show each rating’s label word-for-word.
For Artemisia Herba-alba, current evidence isn’t strong enough to rate any specific use. The conditions it has been studied for are listed below.
Also studied for 10 conditions — evidence insufficient to rate
Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Abdominal pain
Although there has been interest in using oral Artemisia-herba-alba for abdominal pain, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of Artemisia-herba-alba for this purpose.
Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Anxiety
Although there has been interest in using oral Artemisia-herba-alba for anxiety, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of Artemisia-herba-alba for this purpose.
Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Arrhythmia
Although there has been interest in using oral Artemisia-herba-alba for arrhythmia, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of Artemisia-herba-alba for this purpose.
Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Common cold
Although there has been interest in using oral Artemisia-herba-alba for common cold, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of Artemisia-herba-alba for this purpose.
Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Cough
Although there has been interest in using oral Artemisia-herba-alba for cough, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of Artemisia-herba-alba for this purpose.
Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Diabetes
It is unclear if oral Artemisia herba-alba is beneficial in patients with diabetes.
Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Intestinal parasite infection
It is unclear if oral Artemisia herba-alba is beneficial in patients with intestinal parasite infection.
Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Measles
Although there has been interest in using oral Artemisia-herba-alba for measles, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of Artemisia-herba-alba for this purpose.
Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Muscle fatigue
Although there has been interest in using oral Artemisia-herba-alba for muscle fatigue, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of Artemisia-herba-alba for this purpose.
Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Although there has been interest in using oral Artemisia-herba-alba for RA, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of Artemisia-herba-alba for this purpose.
Source & disclaimer. Effectiveness ratings and evidence summaries are provided by Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) and shown as licensed. Where Natural Medicines hasn’t rated a use, HelloPharmacist’s pharmacists may add their own reviewed rating and evidence (each such entry is labeled). This is educational information, not medical advice — talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting, stopping, or changing a supplement.
Safety & precautions
There is not enough reliable human data to say Artemisia herba-alba is safe. Some of its compounds, especially santonin and components of the essential oil, can be toxic in higher amounts.
People with diabetes should be especially careful, since the herb may change blood sugar levels in unpredictable ways. People with seizure disorders should also be cautious, as some Artemisia species and their oils have been linked to seizures.
Because it belongs to the daisy (Asteraceae) family, people allergic to ragweed, marigolds, daisies, or related plants may react to it.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Avoid use. Artemisia plants are traditionally associated with stimulating the uterus, and there is no good safety information for breastfeeding. The safest choice is to not use it during these times.
Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting this or any herbal supplement.
Side effects
Because human studies are limited, the full side effect profile is not well known. Reported or possible effects include stomach upset, nausea, and allergic reactions, especially in people sensitive to plants in the daisy family.
The essential oil and santonin can be toxic in larger amounts and have been associated with more serious effects such as seizures. Concentrated essential oils should never be swallowed without professional guidance.
Stop using it and seek medical care if you have signs of an allergic reaction, such as rash, swelling, or trouble breathing.
Artemisia Herba-alba: Reported Adverse Effects
Documented safety reports on Artemisia Herba-alba from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database, shown word-for-word from the licensed record.
There is currently a limited amount of information on the adverse effects of Artemisia herba-alba. A thorough evaluation of safety outcomes has not been conducted.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Orally: Bradycardia, hypotension.
Diabetes Renal
In one case report, a 59-year-old male with a history of diabetes mellitus developed acute renal failure with proteinuria and hyperkalemia after drinking a tea containing aqueous Artemisia herba-alba extract, 2 cups daily for 2 days. Recovery occurred after several sessions of dialysis.
Adverse-effects data: Natural Medicines, Therapeutic Research Center
Dosing
There is no established or standardized dose for Artemisia herba-alba. Safe and effective amounts have not been determined in well-designed human studies.
If you choose to use a product, follow the directions on the label and do not exceed them. Essential oils are very concentrated and should be treated with extra caution.
Because doses and product strengths vary widely and some compounds can be toxic, check with your pharmacist or doctor before using this herb.
Artemisia Herba-alba & Breastfeeding
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Pregnancy & lactation ratings: Natural Medicines, Therapeutic Research Center
References & further reading
The 5 references that drive our Artemisia Herba-alba monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
- Marrif HI, Ali BH, Hassan KM. Some pharmacological studies on Artemisia herba-alba (Asso.) in rabbits and mice. J Ethnopharmacol 1995;49:51-5. PubMed
- al-Shamaony L, al-Khazraji SM, Twaij HA. Hypoglycaemic effect of Artemisia herba alba. II. Effect of a valuable extract on some blood parameters in diabetic animals. J Ethnopharmacol 1994;43:167-71. PubMed
- al-Khazraji SM, al-Shamaony LA, Twaij HA. Hypoglycaemic effect of Artemisia herba alba. I. Effect of different parts and influence of the solvent on hypoglycaemic activity. J Ethnopharmacol 1993;40:163-6. PubMed
- Twaij HA, Al-Badr AA. Hypoglycemic activity of Artemisia herba alba. J Ethnopharmacol 1988;24:123-6. PubMed
- Aloui S, Skhiri H, Ltaief A, Elmay M. An exceptional case of acute renal failure: is there a renal toxicity of Artemisia herba-alba? Renal Failure 2010;32(8):1009-11.
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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