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Artemisinin Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbadiet

Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Artemisinin Powder is a dietary supplement by Herbadiet with 1 active ingredient. 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 Artemisia annua Leaf Extract, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Artemisinin Powder by Herbadiet

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This is a single-ingredient product: Artemisia annua Leaf Extract in powder form, commonly known as Sweet Annie. The extract is the active ingredient — there are no inactive fillers or other added materials.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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
Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: antifungal and antibacterial support.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence for Sweet Annie varies by use. For allergic rhinitis (hay fever), it is rated as possibly effective — there is some data supporting benefit, but it's not conclusive.

For nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), osteoarthritis, and malaria, the evidence is insufficient to rate; we simply don't have reliable data yet to know whether it works for those purposes.

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.

Taken by mouth, Sweet Annie is generally well tolerated, though nausea and vomiting are the most common side effects reported. A rare serious concern is liver damage (hepatotoxicity); one case involved a patient who developed hepatitis after taking artemisinin 200 mg three times daily for 10 days, with symptoms resolving within 2 weeks of stopping.

One mild allergic reaction (rash and cough) has been reported, and some people have reported numbness of the tongue or throat itching when small doses are placed under the tongue. The product is labeled for short-term use, and quality and dose vary widely across products — it should never replace proven medical treatments.

During pregnancy, the safety data advises against use because of possible harm to the developing baby. There is not enough safety information to use this while breastfeeding; talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it is right for you.

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 taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist about any medications you take that are metabolized by CYP3A4 or CYP2B6 enzymes — a broad group that includes many common drugs. Also flag any medications that stress the liver (hepatotoxic drugs).

The interaction severity is Moderate across all three categories, meaning your medication levels could shift and their effects could change.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Herbadiet's Artemisinin Powder may be considered if you're exploring options for hay fever and want to check for potential interactions, but it comes with documented risks to the liver and significant effects on how your body processes medications. The evidence for other uses isn't established yet.

If you take any prescription or over-the-counter medications, check them against this product with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start, and avoid it entirely if you're pregnant or breastfeeding without medical guidance.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 22, 2023.

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 Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbadiet
Net contents 0 Not Present
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 22, 2023
DSLD ID 293720
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Artemisinin Powder by Herbadiet, 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:
100 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
200 mg
IngredientAmount% DV
Artemisia annua Leaf Extract, Powder100 mg--

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Label statements
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Formulation

Antifiungal & antibacterial

Free of fillers, binders, artificial ingredients, dairy, soy, wheat, gluten, yeast

Being a natural produce, there can be minor color variations because of geographical & seasonal variation of the raw material. Herbal extracts can be hygroscopic & may agglomerate at times. This, in no way, affect the efficacy of the product.

Vegan

Ethically sourced Scientifically tested Premium grade ingredients

Formula

Standardized extract powder derived from Artemisia Annua leaves

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take up to 200 mg, or as directed by your physician

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Pregnant or lactating women should consult your physician before use.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool & dark.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) Lic. No.: 20817018000147

General Statements

Batch No.: ARK/P/174

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Artemisinin Powder by Herbadiet label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Artemisinin Powder by Herbadiet

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size100 mg Dosage formPowder Amounts shown are per serving.

Artemisia annua Leaf Extract, Powder

Interacts with
889 drugs
100 mg per serving Form: Artemisinin

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

Artemisia annua Leaf Extract, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Artemisinin Powder by Herbadiet Drug Interactions

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889 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Artemisinin Powder 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.

Artemisia annua Leaf Extract, Powder3 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 Powder, from the product label.

Herbadiet

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Name
Arkure Health Care
Street Address
11, Sector - 14
City
Rohtak
State
Haryana
ZipCode
124001
Web Address
www.herbadiet.in
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Artemisinin Powder by Herbadiet: Common Questions

Does Artemisinin Powder by Herbadiet interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Artemisinin Powder 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 Powder contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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.
Will this work for hay fever?
Sweet Annie is rated possibly effective for allergic rhinitis (hay fever), meaning there is some supporting evidence but it is not conclusive. Talk to your doctor about whether it might fit into your allergy plan.
What are the most common side effects?
Nausea and vomiting are the most commonly reported side effects when you take it by mouth. A rare case of mild allergic reaction (rash and cough) and some reports of tongue numbness or throat itching have also been documented.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against use during pregnancy because of possible harm to the developing baby. There is not enough safety information to use while breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your individual situation.
Does it affect how my liver works?
There is concern that Sweet Annie can adversely affect the liver. One documented case involved hepatitis after short-term use, so it should not be used by people taking other drugs that stress the liver without medical supervision.
Can I take this long-term?
Sweet Annie is generally used short-term, and the quality and dose vary widely across products. It should never replace proven treatments — talk with your doctor before using it as an ongoing supplement.

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Artemisinin Powder'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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