TCMHigh GBS Score (90)

Artemisia

Artemisia annua (Qing Hao)

Tradition of Use: TCM, modern malaria treatment

Mechanism of Action

Artemisinin disrupts parasite membranes, antimalarial, antiviral, anticancer

Key Conditions & Uses

Malaria

fever

Lyme disease

SIBO

parasites

cancer research

Preparation

Tea, capsule, extract

Dosage

300-600mg artemisinin or 3-9g dried herb

Active Compounds

Artemisinin, flavonoids, essential oils

Interactions

May interact with CYP450 substrates; enhances anticoagulants

Contraindications

Pregnancy; G6PD deficiency (artemisinin)

Evidence Level & Clinical Notes

Evidence Level:

Strong - artemisinin derivatives are first-line malaria treatment

Clinical Notes:

Nobel Prize for artemisinin discovery; resistance developing; standardized extracts important

Conditions This Helps

Lyme Disease Parasites Cancer (Integrative Support)

Used In These Protocols

Parasite Cleanse Protocol

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Chronic Lyme Herbal Protocol (Buhner Core)

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Quick Overview

TraditionTCM

GBS Score90/100

Key Uses6

Key Points

Evidence-based information

Traditional wisdom

Safety information

Clinical applications

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