Preferred Label : Artemisia absinthium;
NCIt definition : An herbal remedy containing the leaves and/or flowering tops of a species of wormwood
(Artemisia absinthium) with potential anticachexia activity. Upon oral consumption,
Artemisia absinthium may decrease production of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as
TNF-alpha. As increased levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines is correlated with decreased
appetite and weight loss, Artemisia absinthium may increase appetite and improve weight
gain.;
Origin ID : C95757;
UMLS CUI : C2987510;
Semantic type(s)
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