Aristolochia reticulata

Aristolochia reticulata
Family:Aristolochia reticulata; Aromatic; Bitter; Diaphoretic; Stimulant; Stomachic.
Common name:Texas Dutchman's pipe
The root is aromatic bitter diaphoretic stimulant and stomachic. The dried rhizome of Aristolochia reticulata is sometimes sold as serpentary. It is used as a tonic to calm the stomach promote urination and increase perspiration. The active ingredient is aristolochic acid a potent gastric irritant that in large doses can cause respiratory paralysis.

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