Artemisinin (IMAGE) University of Washington Caption Annual wormwood, Artemisia annua L., yields the important antimalarial drug artemisinin. Researchers at the UW are exploring its ability to treat cancer. Credit Scott Bauer, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org Usage Restrictions With credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.