| effect of drying temperature on essential oil content and composition of sweet wormwood (artemisia annua) growing wild in iran. | studies were conducted to show the effect of different temperatures in the drying process on the amount and quality of essential oils of sweet wormwood (artemisia annua l.). the sweet wormwood aerial parts were harvested in full blooming time from an area around the siahkal city in north of iran in september 2005. in order to complete drying, the aerial parts were placed at shade (room temperature) and in oven at 35, 45, 55 and 65 degrees c temperatures. the aerial parts essential oil was extrac ... | 2008 | 18814660 |