Aristolochia has been reported to cause severe kidney damage or 'Chinese herb nephropathy'. Eighteen patients developed carcinomas of the bladder, ureter and/or renal pelvis.
Aristolochia is banned in the European Union and Japan.
- SCIENTIFIC NAMES: Aristolochia clematitis; Aristolochia serpentaria
- INDICATIONS: Aphrodisiac, anti-allergy, anticonvulsant, promotes menstruation
- SYNONYM: Aristolochiaceae
- CLASS: Immunomodulator
- HALF-LIFE: N/A
- CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
None known
- See adverse reactions attributed to class:
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Page last updated 07/31/2023
