Pharmacological and Biological Activities of Artemisia persica: A Review

Artemisia is a beneficial plant genus from the Asteraceae family with about 500 species. Species of this genus are resistant herbs and shrubs, and its essential oil is renowned for its chemical value. Artemisia plants are often found in dry and semiarid locations, especially in Asia, Europe, and North America. Considering the importance of the Artemisia genus in treatment procedure of diseases, in this study, we have reviewed the pharmacological and biological activities of Artemisia persica. In traditional medicine, A. persica is often used in treating gastrointestinal, skin, and general diseases. In addition, its extract and essential oil have significant antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal effects, anti-parasitic, anti-neoplasm, antinociceptive, anti-epileptic, anti-anxiety, etc. activities