Aristolochia
- 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
PREGNANCY CATEGORY: N/A
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.
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SKIN.
RENAL.
OTHER.
Page last updated 07/31/2023
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Incidence
- <1%
- 1-5%
- 5-10%
- 10-15%
- 15-20%
- 20-30%
- >30%
Warnings in other populations
- Breast feeding
- Geriatric
- Pediatric