HIGH POTENCY 50:1 EXTRACT USE BASED ON TCM THEORY Artemisia annua, is known in western herbal medicine as sweet wormwood or Qing Hao in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Due to its anti-viral and anti-fungal properties, this potent herb is used to control fever and to boost the immune system. Its antiviral effect is due to Artemisinin which is the major therapeutic compound, and found in concentrations of 1.5 – 2% in Artemisia annua from cultivars. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Artemisia annua herb acts on the Liver and Bladder meridian to lift and spread Liver Qi. Some herbalists and naturopathic doctors recommend Artemisinin for Herpes simplex, and for Hepatitis B and C.