Anti-inflammatory and prolonged protective effects of Artemisia herba-alba extracts via glutathione metabolism reinforcement

•Regular consumption of Artemisia herba-alba is advisable and beneficial for preventing inflammation-related diseases.•Extracts of Artemisia herba-alba have a great potential for medical and local applications, i.e. against skin sunburns.•The development of industrial usage of Artemisia herba-alba is an economical alternative for farmers in semi-desert regions, i.e. Algerian lands.