Chenopodium ambrosioides var. anthelminticum

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 06.06.2024

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Worm seeds; Wormwood

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Herbaceous plant native to Central America and southern North America from which the oleum chenopodii anthelminticum, the American worm seed oil, a bitter, toxic liquid formerly used against hookworms and flushing worms, was obtained by steam distillation. The oil contains ascaridol, terpinene, limonene and camphor. see also fragrant goosefoot.

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  1. Kamel EG et al. (2011) Parasitological and biochemical parameters in Schistosoma mansoni-infected mice treated with methanol extract from the plants Chenopodium ambrosioides, Conyza dioscorides and Sesbania sesban. Parasitol Int 60:388-392.
  2. Monzote L et al.(2014) Essential oil from Chenopodium ambrosioides and main components: activity against Leishmania, their mitochondria and other microorganisms. Exp Parasitol 136:20-26.

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Last updated on: 06.06.2024

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles