Desktop Image
Mobile Image

Centuries-old knowledge. What is Artemisia annua?

You're not familiar with Artemisia annua? No problem!

Discover with us the fascinating world of Artemisia annua – Sweet Wormwood. This globally renowned plant, also known as "The Queen among Plants," is a true masterpiece of nature.

It exudes an incomparably aromatic, long-lasting scent, and with over 600 nourishing ingredients, it embodies pure aromatic energy that amazed people in Asia as far back as 2000 years ago.

This masterpiece from nature's green treasure chest is now available to you as incense or as a valuable ingredient in high-quality natural cosmetics – just waiting to be discovered.

THE ESSENCE OF NATURE FOR YOUR SKIN

Hidden in every leaf are...

image

Essential oils

image

Chlorophyll

image

Secondary plant substances

image

And much more

Desktop Image
Mobile Image
image
Incense and cosmetic raw material
image
Grown in Germany
image
Microbiological Certificates of analysis
image
Carefully harvested by hand
image
Up to 20x more nourishing ingredients
Tap the circles

FROM TESANA, FOR YOU

REGIONAL CULTIVATION

We place great value on regionality - our annual mugwort is grown in Germany and carefully harvested by hand.

FAST DELIVERY

All your orders will be delivered within 2-3 working days within Germany.

UNIQUE QUALITY

Globally appreciated for years: Our Tesana® original is exclusively available from us.

Your questions -
our answers

Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by E-Mail . We are happy to assist you personally.

1. Use as a cosmetic raw material:
According to the EU Commission's CosIng database (Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 on cosmetic products) CAS No.: 84775-74-6 | EC No.: 283-903-4, Artemisia annua is listed as a versatile cosmetic ingredient. It conditions the skin, supports a well-groomed complexion, has antimicrobial properties, can counteract excessive sebum production, and contributes to perfuming due to its natural scent.

The complete IFRA list for all other applications can be downloaded here.

2. Use as a chemical raw material:
According to CLP Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 and the C&L Inventory of ECHA (European Chemicals Agency).

3. Use as incense (traditional application):
When burned, the dried herb develops a slightly tart, sweet-spicy scent, described as clarifying and grounding.

Instructions:

  • Use a fireproof bowl or an incense burner with sand or a clay base.
  • Light an incense charcoal and let it glow completely.
  • Place a small amount of the leaf cut/leaf powder on the glowing charcoal.
  • The rising smoke releases the aromatic properties.
  • Ventilate the room well after burning incense.

Note:
Not for consumption. Not a food product.
Since Artemisia annua is a purely natural product, there may be slight differences in appearance and scent.

Our Artemisia is harvested and bottled exclusively by certified producers and according to the highest quality standards in Germany.

The usual harvest in Europe is usually carried out by tractor, resulting in a lot of empty stems in the finished product. Our leaves are carefully and meticulously stripped by hand by our growers and then processed with care to ensure you receive a product of the highest possible quality and purity .

In contrast to the usual quality, which consists of mechanically chopped plant parts and usually contains 80% empty stems, our product is also much more concentrated .

Our variety of annual mugwort can contain up to 20 times higher levels of selected plant-derived ingredients, which makes it particularly popular as an ingredient in high-quality natural cosmetics.

In addition, the plants usually do not yet have flowers at the time of harvest in late autumn – a characteristic that makes this cultivar particularly allergy-friendly.

This "masterpiece from nature's treasure chest" is exclusively available from us.

Ensuring Artemisia annua products meet high quality standards requires a great deal of effort.

It is therefore hardly surprising that the price of high-quality products is adjusted accordingly and that comparatively cheap products cannot possibly meet the same quality standards.

For example, a field worker in Germany earns about 100 times as much as a picker in Northeast India. For the price we pay our German farmers for 1 kilo of Tesana production, we would get 150 kilos of (brown) wild-type produce from Asia.

Annual mugwort (Artemisia annua) and common mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) are two remarkable plants from the daisy family.

The leaves of annual mugwort are finely pinnate, giving them a delicate, graceful appearance . Their color is deep green. The leaves of common mugwort are broader and larger.

The most important difference is that, unlike common mugwort, annual mugwort (Artemisia annua) contains a high proportion of secondary plant substances . Neither is considered a food.

The only difference is that Artemisia annua or Moringa leaf cuts are the dried leaves of the plant, while Artemisia or Moringa leaf powder are the same dried leaves that are pulverized using a grinder.

Artemisia leaf powder is ideal as a cosmetic raw material , while Artemisia leaf cuts are preferably used as incense .

There are no differences in the ingredients/components.

You can choose to pay by bank transfer, credit card, instant bank transfer, Klarna invoice, or PayPal.

All payment methods are encrypted and 100% secure.

We offer reliable and fast delivery with DHL for all shipments , including tracking updates.

Shipping usually runs smoothly, so you will receive your package within 2-3 days.

The delivery time within the EU is usually 5-10 days.

Outside the EU , delivery times can take up to 3 weeks, depending on the destination.

Other powerful plant products of a special kind

  • Nature is a source of countless strokes of genius and is an inexhaustible source of strength and inspiration. Our goal is to bring you closer to these often forgotten, most precious treasures of nature. In addition to cosmetic ingredients and incense, we also carry unique teas and food products in our range.
  • We strive for maximizing meaning rather than profit maximization and offer you only the most valuable plants our planet has to offer, rather than an overloaded offering.
  • Each product is carefully selected, has a unique origin, and tells its own story. Take your time and browse our selection!

LEARN MORE ABOUT TESANA

Blog

Article image

Natural refreshment for your senses: Artemisia annua as incense and room fragrance

From ancient ceremonies to modern wellness practices and perfumed products, aromatic essences and incense have accompanied human history for thousands of years.

Learn more
Article image

Why we at Tesana rely on regional cultivation

Naturally grown, sustainably packaged: Our vision of a green future from cultivation to your home.

Learn more
Article image

Gentle cleansing and the natural fragrance of pure nature – our Artemisia shower gel

In a world often dominated by synthetic ingredients, many people long for natural cosmetic alternatives.

Learn more

LABORATORY TESTED

All products are regularly tested microbiologically by renowned German testing laboratories.

Sustainability test winner

We were audited for sustainability according to the TSO standard.

Excellent customer service

We look forward to welcoming you and will take care of you individually and with heart.

Trusted Shops Buyer Protection

Your purchase is secured by Germany's best-known seal.