Topical application of Artemisia annua L. essential oil ameliorates 2,4-dintrochlorobenzene-induced atopic dermatitis in mice

Volatile oil is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine owing to its unique hydrophobic and lipophilic properties and rapid skin absorption. Artemisia annua L. (A.annua) essential oil (AAEO), a volatile oil extracted from A. annua, exhibits anti-inflammatory properties. However, few studies have investigated its effects on skin inflammation.