''Artemisia gmelinii'', also known as ''Artemisia sacrorum'' and Russian wormood, is a shrub in the family Asteraceae. It is native to China, Russia, Japan, and other parts of central Asia. ''A. gmelinii'' contains
Veratric acid
Veratric acid, also known as 3,4-dimethoxybenzoic acid, is a benzoic acid. It is a plant metabolite found in species such as '' Hypericum laricifolium'', '' Artemisia sacrorum'', and '' Zeyheria montana''.
Uses
Medical research
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It could be edible. In Korea, the leaf and stem are used to treat hepatitis, hyperlipaemia and infected cholecystitis. It contains flavonoids, sesquiterpenes and other bio-active constituents. This plant has 1% essential oil.
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