Chemical Properties
Orange needle-like crystals, soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO and other organic solvents, derived from the aerial parts of wormwood, bitter wormwood, and stinky elixir.
Uses
Artemitin has an anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, blood pressure lowering effects.
Biological Activity
Artemitin is a natural flavonoid found in Heliconia chinensis with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral effects.
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