クソニンジン

noun

annual mugwort; sweet wormwood

A plant species (Artemisia annua) known for its medicinal use, particularly as a source of artemisinin for malaria treatment. The Japanese name literally means 'shit carrot' but is a standard common name.

• クソニンジンは抗こうマラリア薬やくの原げん料りょうとして知しられている。

  Sweet wormwood is known as a source of antimalarial drugs.