Artemisia
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
This article explains the etymology of the plant genus Artemisia, noting that it was named in honor of the ancient Greek Queen Artemisia of Caria, who is credited with discovering the plants and introducing them into medical practice. It cites examples such as Artemisia absinthium and Artemisia cina.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
ARTEMISIA, a name given to certain plants in honor of the ancient Greek Queen of Caria, Artemisia, who discovered them and introduced them into medical practice; for example, Artemisia absinthium, Artemisia cina, etc.
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“Artemisia.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/artemisia/