Artemisia dracunculus

Common Names: green sagewort, wormwood, false tarragon, silky wormwood, tarragon

Ethnobotanical Studies

Boreal Forest, Canada

Uses: Circulatory system disorders, Dermatological infections, Gastro-intestinal disorders, Gynaecological problems, Hair care, Injuries, Metabolic system disorders, Pregnancy, child birth, puerperium

DOI:: 10.1186/1746-4269-8-7
PubMed:: 22289509

Ladakh, Trans-Himalayan Region, India

Uses: Digestive disorders, toothache, pharyngitis, pulmonary diseases, and swelling due to hot disorders.

DOI:: 10.3390/biology10090827
PubMed:: 34571704

Studies

Phytochemical Composition Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Artemisia dracunculus and Artemisia abrotanum.

Immunology Phytochemistry

Țicolea M et al (2024).; Antioxidants (Basel).
DOI:: 10.3390/antiox13081016
PubMed:: 39199260

Chemical profiles and bioactivities of polyphenolic extracts of Lavandula stoechas L., Artemisia dracunculus L. and Ocimum basilicum L.

Silva BN et al (2024).; Food Chem.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139308
PubMed:: 38688095

Effects of Artemisia dracunculus powder on dough rheology and quality properties as a novel ingredient in bread formulation.

Bölek S, Tosya F and Göksu F (2024).; Food Sci Technol Int.
DOI:: 10.1177/10820132241248483
PubMed:: 38651275

Total phenolic contents, cytotoxic, free radicals, porcine pancreatic α-amylase, and lipase suppressant activities of Artemisia dracunculus plant from Palestine.

Phytochemistry

Jaradat N et al (2024).; Front Pharmacol.
DOI:: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1351743
PubMed:: 38515857

Immunomodulation Induced in BALB/c Mice after Subacute Exposure to Hydroalcoholic Extract of Artimisia Dracunculus.

Forouzanfar F et al (2024).; Curr Drug Discov Technol.
DOI:: 10.2174/0115701638279953231222062644
PubMed:: 38279720

Antimicrobial Activity of Artemisia dracunculus Oil-Loaded Agarose/Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Hydrogel for Bio-Applications.

Summary

This study analyzed the phytochemicals in essential oil and incorporated it into a hydrogel matrix. The matrix showed significant antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens, making it a potential option for novel applications.

Antimicrobial

Rîmbu CM et al (2023).; Gels.
DOI:: 10.3390/gels10010026
PubMed:: 38247749

Five Different Artemisia L. Species Ethanol Extracts' Phytochemical Composition and Their Antimicrobial and Nematocide Activity.

Summary

A study found that ethanol extracts from different species of L. contained monoterpenes and flavonoids. Cv. Smaragd killed Gram-positive bacteria, Cv. Tavrida targeted Gram-negative bacteria and fungi, and Cv. Novichok affected nicotine receptors.

Antimicrobial Phytochemistry

Nikitin E et al (2023).; Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:: 10.3390/ijms241814372
PubMed:: 37762675

Extract of Artemisia dracunculus L. Modulates Osteoblast Proliferation and Mineralization.

Scott MC et al (2023).; Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:: 10.3390/ijms241713423
PubMed:: 37686232

Extraction of Functional Compounds from Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus L.) by Deep Eutectic Solvents at Different Properties.

Gerçek YC et al (2023).; Chem Biodivers.
DOI:: 10.1002/cbdv.202300417
PubMed:: 37574459

10.

Studies of the Tarragon Essential Oil Effects on the Characteristics of Doped Hydroxyapatite/Chitosan Biocomposites.

Phytochemistry

Predoi D et al (2023).; Polymers (Basel).
DOI:: 10.3390/polym15081908
PubMed:: 37112055

11.

Empirical and Mechanistic Modeling of Release Kinetics of Heavy Metals and Their Chemical Distribution in the Rhizosphere and Non-rhizosphere Soils Under Vegetable Cultivation.

Fakhri R, Jalali M and Ranjbar F (2023).; Arch Environ Contam Toxicol.
DOI:: 10.1007/s00244-023-00996-1
PubMed:: 37084006

12.

In vitro scolicidal effect of Calendula officinalis, Artemisia dracunculus, Artemisia absinthium, and Ferula assafoetida extracts against hydatid cyst protoscolices.

Norouzi R et al (2022).; Ann Parasitol.
DOI:: 10.17420/ap6803.461
PubMed:: 36587611

13.

Synergic effects of some plant-derived essential oils and Iranian isolates of entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae Sorokin to control Acanthoscelides obtectus (Say) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae).

Phytochemistry

Lak F et al (2022).; Front Plant Sci.
DOI:: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1075761
PubMed:: 36570934

14.

A Combined Angelica gigas and Artemisia dracunculus Extract Prevents Dexamethasone-Induced Muscle Atrophy in Mice through the Akt/mTOR/FoxO3a Signaling Pathway.

Oh HJ et al (2022).; Cells.
DOI:: 10.3390/cells11203245
PubMed:: 36291111

15.

Artemisia Species with High Biological Values as a Potential Source of Medicinal and Cosmetic Raw Materials.

Review

Ekiert H et al (2022).; Molecules.
DOI:: 10.3390/molecules27196427
PubMed:: 36234965

16.

Nanoemulsion and nanogel containing Artemisia dracunculus essential oil; larvicidal effect and antibacterial activity.

Phytochemistry

Osanloo M et al (2022).; BMC Res Notes.
DOI:: 10.1186/s13104-022-06135-8
PubMed:: 35962444

17.

Combination of LC-Q-TOF-MS/MS, network pharmacology, and nanoemulsion approaches identifies active compounds of two Artemisia species responsible for tackling early diabetes-related metabolic complications in the liver.

Diabetes

Moulahoum H et al (2022).; Phytochem Anal.
DOI:: 10.1002/pca.3159
PubMed:: 35795911

18.

Neutrophil Immunomodulatory Activity of Farnesene, a Component of Artemisia dracunculus Essential Oils.

Immunology Phytochemistry

Schepetkin IA et al (2022).; Pharmaceuticals (Basel).
DOI:: 10.3390/ph15050642
PubMed:: 35631467

19.

Artemisia dracunculus L. Ethanolic Extract and an Isolated Component, DMC2, Ameliorate Inflammatory Signaling in Pancreatic β-Cells via Inhibition of p38 MAPK.

Immunology

Smoak P et al (2022).; Biomolecules.
DOI:: 10.3390/biom12050708
PubMed:: 35625635

20.

Characterization of Ingredients Incorporated in the Traditional Mixed-Salad of the Capuchin Monks.

Cornara L et al (2022).; Plants (Basel).
DOI:: 10.3390/plants11030301
PubMed:: 35161282

21.

Designing a Clinical Study With Dietary Supplements: It's All in the Details.

Floyd ZE et al (2022).; Front Nutr.
DOI:: 10.3389/fnut.2021.779486
PubMed:: 35118104

22.

Bioactive compounds from Artemisia dracunculus L. activate AMPK signaling in skeletal muscle.

Vandanmagsar B et al (2021).; Biomed Pharmacother.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112188
PubMed:: 34563947

23.

Artemisia dracunculus (Tarragon): A Review of Its Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology.

Review Phytochemistry

Ekiert H et al (2021).; Front Pharmacol.
DOI:: 10.3389/fphar.2021.653993
PubMed:: 33927629

24.

Artemisia dracunculus L. essential oil phytochemical components trigger the activity of cellular antioxidant enzymes.

Phytochemistry

Sahakyan N et al (2021).; J Food Biochem.
DOI:: 10.1111/jfbc.13691
PubMed:: 33694172

25.

Artemisia dracunculus L. modulates the immune system in a multiple sclerosis mouse model.

Summary

Researchers investigated the effects of tarragon extract on experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), an animal model of multiple sclerosis. Female mice were divided into groups and EAE was induced. Mice were treated with tarragon extract or left untreated. Symptoms of EAE were recorded daily and specimens were collected on day 33. Results showed that tarragon extract reduced EAE symptoms and levels of inflammatory cytokines IL-17 and IL-23. It also increased serum antioxidant levels. These findings suggest the potential of tarragon extract as an adjuvant therapy for MS.

Neuroscience

Safari H, Anani Sarab G and Naseri M (2021).; Nutr Neurosci.
DOI:: 10.1080/1028415X.2019.1681742
PubMed:: 31665978

26.

An Overview of Herbal Products and Secondary Metabolites Used for Management of Type Two Diabetes.

Review Diabetes

Ota A and Ulrih NP (2017).; Front Pharmacol.
DOI:: 10.3389/fphar.2017.00436
PubMed:: 28729836

27.

Artemisia dracunculus L. (tarragon): a critical review of its traditional use, chemical composition, pharmacology, and safety.

Review

Obolskiy D et al (2011).; J Agric Food Chem.
DOI:: 10.1021/jf202277w
PubMed:: 21942448

28.

Alkamides from Artemisia dracunculus.

Saadali B et al (2001).; Phytochemistry.
PubMed:: 11730872