Artemisinin and deoxyartemisinin isolated from Artemisia annua L. promote distinct antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects in an animal model.

Artemisia annua L., known for antimalarial activity, has demonstrated evidence of anti-inflammatory potential. Previously our research group reported the anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effect of a sesquiterpene lactone-enriched fraction (Lac-FR) obtained from plant, containing artemisinin and deoxyartemisinin.