Ivory Coast scientists sceptical over use of anti-malaria plant Touted by its supporters as a miracle solution to malaria in Africa, the use of varieties of the Artemisia plant, widely grown in Ivory Coast, is a cause for concern for the scientific community. Scientists remain sceptical about its effectiveness and concerned about its side effects. IMAGES of an Artemisia farm and health centres AND SOUNDBITES of an Artemisia supporter, an academic and a doctor