Artemisin Explained

Artemisin should not be confused with Artemisinin.

Artemisin is a sesquiterpene lactone, similar in structure to α-santonin.^{[1] [2]}

See also

• Artemisia (genus), hardy herbaceous plants and shrubs known for the powerful chemical constituents in their essential oils
• Artemisinin, a group of drugs used against malaria
• Santonin, an anthelminthic, drug expelling parasitic worms (helminths) by paralyzing them

Notes and References

1. SUMI . Masao . The Structure of Artemisin . Proceedings of the Japan Academy . 1956 . 32 . 9 . 684–687 . 10.2183/pjab1945.32.684. free .
2. Book: ApSimon . John . The Total Synthesis of Natural Products . 2009 . John Wiley & Sons . 9780470129517 . en.