Biomorphological peculiarities of the aromatic species Artemisia abrotanum L. Thunb under the conditions of the Republic of Moldova

The study presented the results regarding the establishment of biomorphological and ecological development characteristics, the specification of propagation methods and the determination of the volatile oil content of the species of the genus Artemisia L., Artemisia abrotanum L. Thunb under in situ conditions. The researched species behaves as a perennial, herbaceous plant with a high capacity for adaptation to regional conditions. In the Botanical Garden, it has been researched as a promising aromatic and medicinal plant. The biologically active substance of this plant is its essential oil, which has eucalyptol as its main component, due to which the plant possesses therapeutic properties and may be used in phytocosmetics, aromatherapy, pharmaceuticals and the production of hygiene items. The results obtained allow recommending the wormwood species, Artemisia abrotanum, in the economic circuit by including it in the assortment of cultivated aromatic plants in demand in various branches of the national economy.