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Artemisia, a genus that includes species such as Artemisia absinthium (wormwood) and Artemisia annua (sweet wormwood), has a long history of use in traditional medicine across various cultures. Its uses span from digestive health to anti-malarial purposes, especially in the case of A. annua. However, the use of Artemisia specifically for supporting or treating addictions is primarily rooted in traditional practices rather than scientific validation. Some traditional medicine systems, such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and certain folk remedies, have employed Artemisia species for their supposed calming or detoxifying effects, which may have led to their application in addiction management.

Despite this, there is a lack of robust clinical evidence to support the efficacy of Artemisia for addiction treatment in modern medical literature. Scientific studies on Artemisia have primarily focused on its antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties, with little attention paid to addiction. The evidence that does exist is largely anecdotal or based on historical records rather than rigorous clinical trials. Thus, while Artemisia is sometimes used traditionally for addiction-related purposes, its effectiveness remains unproven, and the evidence supporting such use is weak.

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