Artemisia alba subsp camphorata is a highly fragrant, medicinal and striking grey-green bush.
It has a smell that reminds some of a very fresh Coca Cola and others of a fresh pool – either way, it smells like summer!
The leaves are as fine as lace and the stems will become woody over time to support her growth.
TIPS:
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- The best time to cut Artemisia back is February/March.
- It can become rather leggy as it grows so don’t hesitate to cut it back – the new growth will be brighter and healthier.
- You can use the cuttings to start new plants or try your hand at making your own cola drink.
The Tale:
The organic molecule Artemisinin was used in traditional Chinese medicine to treate malarial fevers.
Recently it has been used to treat malaria – both in its organic form and in its semisynthetic derivatives.
Origin:
Europe
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