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Artemisin is a sesquiterpene lactone, similar in structure to α-santonin.

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Artemisin is a sesquiterpene lactone, similar in structure to α-santonin.

== See also == Artemisia (genus), hardy herbaceous plants and shrubs known for the powerful chemical constituents in their essential oils Artemisinin, a group of drugs used against malaria Santonin, an anthelminthic, drug expelling parasitic worms (helminths) by paralyzing them

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