Sesquiterpene lactone

Sesquiterpene lactones are a class of chemical found in many plants that can cause allergic reactions. Some plants containing these compounds are:


 * Chrysanthemum
 * Pyrethrum
 * Ragweed
 * Sneezeweed
 * Sagebrush
 * Wormwood
 * Mugwort
 * Boneset
 * Poverty weed
 * Marsh elder
 * Cockebur
 * Burdock
 * Chamomile
 * Artichoke
 * Gailladrin
 * Parthenium
 * Sunflower

Artemesinin, a new, highly-effective anti-malarial compound, is a sesquiterpene lactone found in Chinese wormwood.

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