Artemisia sphaerocephala Krasch (ASK) classified as Artemisia L. of Compositae of Sympetalae of Dicotyledonea, is one of the important pioneer plants of the moving, semi-stable and stable sand dunes in the deserts of China. ASK is distributed in very wide regions and are abundant in northwest area. ASK seed rich in protein, oil and carbohydrate can be used as food and medicine. Artemisia sphaerocephala Krasch gum (ASKG) is suitable for a wide range of applications as a new food gum. At present, ...