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santonica
Scientific Name: Artemisia cina
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
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Artemisia cina: Santonica, Levant Wormseed, and Wormseed
Artemisia cina, also known as santonica, Levant wormseed, and wormseed, is an Asian species of herbaceous perennial. The dried, unexpanded flower heads have been historically used as a vermifuge.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that Artemisia cina contains santonin, and members of the Artemisia genus are noted as potentially poisonous.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Artemisia cina
- Common Names: Santonica, Levant wormseed, Wormseed, zahr el shieh el -khorasani
- Family: Asteraceae (also referred to as Compositae)
- Synonyms: Semen Sanctum, Semen Cinae, Semen Contra, Semen Santonici, Artemesia Lercheana, Artemisia maritima var. Stechmanniana. Other names that may refer to the same plant include Artemisia santonica, A. pauciflora, and A. maritima var. pauciflora.
Distribution and Habitat
- Artemisia cina is an Asian species.
- It is associated with salty soils of marshes.
- The plant furnishing santonica has a wide distribution.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a herbaceous perennial.
- The dried, unexpanded flower heads are the parts used.
Traditional Uses
- The dried flower heads have been used as a vermifuge (a substance used to expel parasitic worms).
- It has been used since ancient times.
- It was historically used as an anthelmintic drug.