Artemisia vulgaris L.

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Jeniang, Kedah, Malaysia.Artemisia vulgaris L. Asteriaceae. CN: [Malay and regional vernacular names - Baru China, Hiya, Bunga ayam hutan bareh, Sungiku, Lokatmala], Mugwort, Common wormwood, Chrysanthemum Weed, Wild Wormwood. A native to temperate Europe, Asia, northern Africa and Alaska. Plant cultivated in the tropics as herbal medicine constituent and ornamental. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemisia_vulgarisThe dried leaves was once used by the locals to mix with kapok (Ceiba pentandra) as pillow stuffing materials for infants and children. Plant also contains Artemisinin for treating malaria.