Qing Hao (Sweet Wormwood)

Regular price $159.95 AUD

Key Benefits

  • Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to provide comfort during feverish conditions.
  • May be incorporated into practitioner-guided seasonal-wellness formulas.
  • Provides a concentrated 2:1 liquid format for individual practitioner prescribing and professional herbal compounding.
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Practitioner-Grade Qing Hao Liquid Extract

MediHerb Qing Hao 2:1 is a concentrated single-herb liquid extract prepared from the herb of Artemisia annua, commonly known as Sweet Wormwood or Annual Wormwood.

Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to provide comfort during temporary feverish conditions, Qing Hao may be prescribed as part of a professionally guided seasonal-wellness plan.

This 500 mL practitioner preparation may be prescribed individually or incorporated into a professionally formulated herbal compound.

Qing Hao should not replace medical assessment or prescribed treatment for persistent fever, malaria, influenza, COVID-19, bacterial infection or another diagnosed illness.

Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to provide comfort during feverish conditions.

May be incorporated into practitioner-guided seasonal-wellness formulas.

Provides a concentrated 2:1 liquid format for individual practitioner prescribing and professional herbal compounding.

Qing Hao should not be described as directly lowering body temperature, curing infection or treating malaria.

The product does not declare a standardised artemisinin content and should not be treated as equivalent to a prescription artemisinin medicine.

Practitioner-guided support during temporary feverish conditions.

Adults prescribed Qing Hao as part of an individualised seasonal-wellness formula.

Professional herbal compounds in which the dosage and duration are carefully controlled.

Customers requiring a concentrated liquid extract rather than a tea, powder, tablet or capsule.

Persistent or high fever, severe headache, stiff neck, breathing difficulty, chest pain, confusion, dehydration, rash, seizures or rapidly worsening symptoms require prompt medical assessment.

Common name: Qing Hao

Alternative names: Sweet Wormwood, Annual Wormwood, Sweet Annie

Botanical name: Artemisia annua

Plant part used: Herb or aerial parts

Plant family: Asteraceae

Extract ratio: 2:1

Ethanol content: 60% v/v

Format: Concentrated single-herb practitioner liquid extract

Bottle size: 500 mL

Artemisia annua naturally contains artemisinin and related plant constituents.

The amount of artemisinin in this product is not declared on the current page. Do not describe the extract as standardised to artemisinin or equivalent to prescription antimalarial medication.

Qing Hao should not be confused with Artemisia absinthium, commonly known as Wormwood, or with other Artemisia species used in herbal medicine.

Qing Hao (Artemisia annua) herb 2:1 liquid extract.

Contains ethanol 60% v/v.

Adults: Take 10–25 mL per week, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

This is a weekly dosage range and must not be interpreted as 10–25 mL per day.

Follow the current Australian product label or the amount selected by your healthcare practitioner.

Do not exceed the recommended or professionally prescribed amount.

Shake well before use.

Measure the prescribed amount carefully.

Dilute the prescribed amount in a small quantity of water immediately before taking.

Take only according to the current product label or your healthcare practitioner’s directions.

Do not increase the dosage because fever or other symptoms remain present.

Fever is a symptom rather than a diagnosis. Seek professional advice when fever persists, returns, worsens or is accompanied by other concerning symptoms.

Stop use and seek medical advice if symptoms suggesting liver injury develop.

No added gluten or dairy.

Vegan-friendly.

Do not use if you have a known allergy or hypersensitivity to Artemisia annua, another Artemisia species or another ingredient in the preparation.

People with a known sensitivity to plants from the Asteraceae or daisy family should seek professional advice before use.

Stop use and seek urgent medical assistance if facial swelling, throat tightness, breathing difficulty, widespread hives, faintness or another serious allergic reaction develops.

Always check the current product label where allergies or dietary sensitivities are present.

For practitioner dispensing and professionally guided use.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

Do not use during pregnancy, if you think you may be pregnant, if pregnancy is possible or if you are trying to conceive.

Australian safety advice identifies Artemisia annua as a higher-risk Artemisia species during pregnancy because it contains relatively high levels of artemisinin-related compounds.

Use while breastfeeding only when specifically directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

The current product provides an adult dosage only.

Do not give this concentrated 60% ethanol practitioner preparation to a child or adolescent unless an age-appropriate amount has been individually prescribed.

Qing Hao should not be used to prevent or treat malaria.

Non-pharmaceutical Artemisia preparations are not substitutes for malaria testing, preventive medication or approved artemisinin-based combination treatment.

Anyone with fever during or after travel to a malaria-risk area requires urgent medical assessment, even if malaria-prevention medicine was taken.

Do not use Qing Hao as a substitute for treatment of influenza, COVID-19, bacterial infection or another infectious disease.

Persistent or high fever, severe weakness, breathing difficulty, chest pain, confusion, dehydration, stiff neck, seizures, unusual rash or rapidly worsening symptoms require prompt medical care.

Liver injury has been reported with some Artemisia annua extracts.

Stop use and seek medical advice if nausea, loss of appetite, persistent stomach or upper abdominal pain, widespread itching, dark urine, pale stools or yellowing of the skin or eyes develops.

Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you have existing liver disease, abnormal liver-function results or take medicines that may affect liver function.

Tell your healthcare practitioner about all prescription medicines, over-the-counter products and supplements you use before starting Qing Hao.

Do not change or discontinue prescribed medication without advice from the healthcare professional managing your treatment.

Do not describe Qing Hao as an antibiotic, antiviral, antiparasitic medicine, immune-system treatment, liver detoxifier or cancer treatment.

Discontinue use seven days before general anaesthesia, surgery or an invasive procedure unless otherwise directed by your treating healthcare professional.

Contains ethanol.

Keep out of reach of children.

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Store away from flames, sparks, hot surfaces and other ignition sources due to the 60% ethanol content.

Keep securely out of reach of children.

Follow any additional storage instructions printed on the current Australian product label.

QING HAO LIQUID FAQSCommon Questions About Qing Hao Liquid Extract
What is MediHerb Qing Hao 2:1 Liquid Extract?

It is a concentrated single-herb liquid extract prepared from the herb of Artemisia annua, commonly known as Qing Hao, Sweet Wormwood or Annual Wormwood.

The 500 mL format is intended primarily for practitioner dispensing, individual prescribing and professional herbal compounding.

What is Qing Hao traditionally used for?

Qing Hao is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to provide comfort during temporary feverish conditions.

It should be used as professionally guided supportive care rather than as a treatment for the underlying cause of a fever.

Is Qing Hao the same as Sweet Wormwood?

Yes.

Qing Hao, Sweet Wormwood and Annual Wormwood are common names for Artemisia annua. It should not be confused with Artemisia absinthium or other plants also commonly called wormwood.

Can Qing Hao lower a fever?

Qing Hao should not be described as a fever-lowering medicine.

It has a traditional role in supporting comfort during feverish conditions, but it does not replace paracetamol, prescribed treatment or medical assessment where these are required.

Can Qing Hao prevent or treat malaria?

No.

Although Artemisia annua naturally contains artemisinin, this herbal liquid extract is not an approved malaria medicine. It must not replace malaria prevention, testing or prescribed artemisinin-based combination therapy.

Can Qing Hao treat influenza, COVID-19 or another infection?

No.

Qing Hao should not be presented as an antibiotic, antiviral or treatment for infection. Persistent fever, breathing difficulty, chest pain, confusion, severe weakness or rapidly worsening symptoms require medical care.

Can Qing Hao affect the liver?

Liver injury has been reported with some Artemisia annua extracts, although the reports involved particular products and do not prove that every preparation carries the same risk.

Stop use and seek medical advice if dark urine, pale stools, widespread itching, persistent abdominal pain or yellowing of the skin or eyes develops.

Can Qing Hao be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Do not use Qing Hao during pregnancy, when pregnancy is possible or while trying to conceive.

Use while breastfeeding only when specifically directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

How much Qing Hao Liquid Extract should be taken?

The listed adult dosage is 10–25 mL per week, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

This is a weekly amount and must not be mistaken for a daily dosage.

How should Qing Hao Liquid Extract be stored?

Store it below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Because the preparation contains 60% ethanol, keep the bottle tightly closed and away from flames, sparks and hot surfaces. Store securely out of reach of children.