Evaluation of Growth, Yield and Pharmaceutical Quality of Some Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris L.) Accessions in Gia Lam, Ha Noi

Abstract

     The growth and quality of 10 mugwort accessions were evaluated in a replicated experiment (RCBD with 3 replications). Harvest was done when plants reach a height of 30-35 cm for all accessions. Highest individual plant yield and hectare yield per year were obtained from accession G6 with shorter cut interval and more cuts per year. The accession G6 had higher content of total essential oil (0.37%), which is well suited for use as fresh vegetable or medicinal materials. Accessions G5, G13 and G14 with high content of total essential oils (0.5%), high total flavonoid content ( > 7000 mg/100 g) are suitable for essential oil and flavonoid extraction. Accession G2 with low total essential oil (0.21%) and slightly bitter is good for using as fresh vegetable as supplemental food.