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Artemisinin Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Absonutrix

Liquid Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Artemisinin is a dietary supplement by Absonutrix with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for malaria (traditional), fever, inflammation.Based on those ingredients, 889 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Artemisinin. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Artemisinin by Absonutrix

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 4 active ingredients.

Absonutrix Artemisinin is a liquid formula with four ingredients. The active ingredient is Sweet Wormwood (also called Sweet Annie), an herb traditionally used for certain health purposes.

The other ingredients are Water, Ethanol (a preservative alcohol), and pure Artemisinin — one of the active compounds found in Sweet Wormwood. The product also contains inactive ingredients: Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Stevia (sweetener), and Peppermint Oil (flavoring).

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Sweet Annie's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Sweet Annie for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The data we hold shows that Sweet Wormwood (the active herb in this product) is possibly effective for allergic rhinitis, or hay fever. For other conditions — nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), malaria, and osteoarthritis — there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it works.

If you're considering this product for hay fever, talk with your pharmacist about how it compares to other options you might have.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Sweet Annie

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Sweet Wormwood is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth, though nausea and vomiting are the most common side effects people report. Liver problems (hepatotoxicity) are rare but serious — one case described a person who developed hepatitis after taking artemisinin 200 mg three times daily for 10 days; symptoms went away once they stopped.

A mild allergic reaction (rash and cough) has been reported once; sublingual use in people allergic to the herb caused numbness of the tongue and throat itching. The product is short-term use only and varies widely in quality and dose — it shouldn't replace proven treatments.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Sweet Annie

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Sweet Annie.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 890 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take Absonutrix, check any medications that are hard on the liver (hepatotoxic drugs) and any drugs your liver breaks down using the CYP3A4 or CYP2B6 pathways — all are Moderate-severity risks with Sweet Wormwood. Use the medication checker on this page to verify your exact prescriptions.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Absonutrix Artemisinin may be worth considering if you're looking at natural options for hay fever, though the evidence is modest. If you take any liver medications or drugs metabolized through specific liver pathways, you'll need to check with your pharmacist first — the interaction risk is real.

Avoid this product if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your pharmacist before starting, especially if you're on prescription medication.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2025.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Artemisinin, straight from the product label.

Brand Absonutrix
Barcode (UPC) 709257079233
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 118 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2025
DSLD ID 322341
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Artemisinin by Absonutrix, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
12 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
12 Drop(s)
Servings per container
200
UPC/BARCODE
709257079233
IngredientAmount% DV
Water0 NP--
Ethanol0 NP--
Artemisinin593 mg--
Sweet Wormwood0 NP--

Other ingredients: Potassium Sorbate, Stevia, Peppermint Oil

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Shake well before use. Take 12 drops once daily. Hold in mouth for 15 seconds and then swallow. If supplement flavour is too strong, add it into a preferred drink like water or juice and consume.

Precautions

Caution: for adults only. Keep out of reach of children.

Consult a physician if you are pregnant/nursing, taking any medications, or have a medical condition.

In the unlikely event that you do experience any side effects or allergies, stop use immediately and promptly seek medical attention.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Formulation

Highest quality ingredients Powerful formula Made in USA

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA

General Statements

Please recycle

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Artemisinin by Absonutrix label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Artemisinin by Absonutrix

These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size12 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container200 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Water

0 NP per serving

Ethanol

0 NP per serving

Artemisinin

Interacts with
889 drugs
593 mg per serving

Sweet Annie (Artemisia annua) is the source of artemisinin, a compound used in prescription antimalarial drugs. While the purified drug is well studie...

Artemisinin monograph & interactions

Sweet Wormwood

Interacts with
889 drugs
0 NP per serving Form: Artemisia annua

Sweet Annie (Artemisia annua) is the source of artemisinin, a compound used in prescription antimalarial drugs. While the purified drug is well studie...

Sweet Wormwood monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Potassium Sorbate, Stevia, Peppermint Oil. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Artemisinin by Absonutrix Drug Interactions

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889Drugs
889 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Artemisinin with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Artemisinin3 drug types · 889 drugs

Cytochrome P450 2B6 (Cyp2B6) Substrates

Sweet Annie may alter plasma levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
In vitro research shows that the Sweet Annie constituent artemisinin induces CYP2B6, possibly increasing CYP2B6 activity by 1.6-fold. However, Sweet Annie extract seems to inhibit the activity of CYP2B6 in vitro, suggesting that other constituents of Sweet Annie play a role in its effects on the overall activity of this enzyme. More information is needed to determine whether taking Sweet Annie extract affects the metabolism of CYP2B6 substrates.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Sweet Annie may alter plasma levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In vitro research shows that the Sweet Annie constituent artemisinin induces CYP3A4, possibly increasing CYP3A4 activity by 1.9-fold. However, Sweet Annie extract seems to inhibit the activity of CYP3A4 in vitro, suggesting that other constituents of Sweet Annie play a role in its effects on the overall activity of this enzyme. More information is needed to determine whether taking Sweet Annie extract affects the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Hepatotoxic Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive adverse hepatotoxic effects.
There is some concern that Sweet Annie can adversely affect the liver.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Artemisinin, from the product label.

Absonutrix

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Name
Absonutrix
Street Address
8905 West Market Street
City
Colfax
State
NC
ZipCode
27235
Phone Number
1-855-368-8749
Web Address
www.absonutrix.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Artemisinin by Absonutrix: Common Questions

Does Artemisinin by Absonutrix interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Artemisinin has a known interaction with 889 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Artemisinin contains 4 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Does this really work for hay fever?
Sweet Wormwood, the main ingredient, is possibly effective for allergic rhinitis (hay fever) based on the data we hold. That means there's some evidence, but it's not yet strong or definitive. Talk with your pharmacist about whether this fits your allergy plan.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against use during pregnancy because of possible harm to the developing baby, and there isn't enough safety information to breastfeed while taking it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's safe for you.
What side effects might I notice?
Nausea and vomiting are the most common. Rarely, liver problems (hepatotoxicity) have been reported. One documented case involved liver inflammation (hepatitis) after higher doses, though symptoms resolved within two weeks of stopping. A mild allergic reaction with rash and cough has also been reported once.
Is this safe to use long-term?
No — Sweet Wormwood is generally used short-term only. The quality and dose vary widely between products, and this supplement shouldn't replace proven treatments. Talk with your pharmacist about how long is right for you.
What are the inactive ingredients in the liquid?
The liquid contains Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Stevia (sweetener), and Peppermint Oil (flavoring) alongside Water, Ethanol, and the active Artemisinin and Sweet Wormwood.
Does Artemisinin interact with medications differently than Sweet Wormwood?
We don't have interaction data for pure Artemisinin itself in our records. The documented interactions we can speak to are from Sweet Wormwood. Mention both ingredients to your pharmacist when you check your medications.

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Sources & How We Checked

Artemisinin's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 11 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Sweet Annie 11 references
  1. Mueller MS, Karhagomba IB, Hirt HM, Wemakor E. The potential of Artemisia annua L. as a locally produced remedy for malaria in the tropics: agricultural, chemical and clinical aspects. J Ethnopharmacol 2000;73:487-93. PubMed
  2. Rath K, Taxis K, Walz G, et al. Pharmacokinetic study of artemisinin after oral intake of a traditional preparation of Artemisia annua L. (annual wormwood). Am J Trop Med Hyg 2004;70:128-32. DOI
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Hepatitis temporally associated with an herbal supplement containing artemisinin-Washington, 2008. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2009;58:854-8.
  4. Xing J, Kirby BJ, Whittington D, et al. Evaluation of P450 inhibition and induction by artemisinin antimalarials in human liver microsomes and primary human hepatocytes. Drug Metabl Dispos 2012;40(9):1757-64. PubMed
  5. Savage RL, Hill GR, Barnes J, Kenyon SH, Tatley MV. Suspected hepatotoxicity with a supercritical carbon dioxide extract of Artemisia annua in grapeseed oil used in New Zealand. Front Pharmacol. 2019;10:1448. PubMed
  6. Ruperti-Repilado FJ, Haefliger S, Rehm S, et al. Danger of herbal tea: a case of acute cholestatic hepatitis due to Artemisia annua tea. Front Med (Lausanne). 2019;6:221. PubMed
  7. Yang J, Shen Z, Liu L, et al. Clinical efficacy and safety of Artesimia annua-Sublingual immunotherapy in seasonal allergic rhinitis patients based on different intervention time. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2022;183(8):852-859.
  8. Kane NF, Kiani BH, Desrosiers MR, Towler MJ, Weathers PJ. Artemisia extracts differ from artemisinin effects on human hepatic CYP450s 2B6 and 3A4 in vitro. J Ethnopharmacol 2022. DOI
  9. Feng Y, Cao Y, Liu Y, et al. Clinical efficacy and safety of coseasonal initiation of Artemisia annua sublingual immunotherapy on patients with Artemisia-induced rhinoconjunctivitis. Am J Otolaryngol 2023;44(5):103942. PubMed
  10. Yang J, Wang W, Shen Z, et al. Efficacy and safety of Artemisia annua sublingual immunotherapy in patients with seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis over two pollen seasons. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2023;280(11):4939-4947. PubMed
  11. Shen Z, Zhang P, Kang W, et al. Clinical efficacy in one-year treatment with Artemisia annua-SLIT drops in monosensitized and polysensitized individuals. Am J Otolaryngol 2023;44(6):104002. PubMed

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