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Artemisinin is a natural compound extracted from the plant Artemisia annua, commonly known as sweet wormwood. It is renowned for its potent antimalarial properties and has revolutionized malaria treatment since its discovery. Artemisinin works by targeting the parasite's life cycle within red blood cells, making it a critical tool in combating drug-resistant malaria strains. This compound's discovery earned the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2015, underscoring its global health impact.