![]() ![]() ![]() "Snakeroot" is a term also applied to the unrelated white snakeroot (Ageratina altissima), rattlesnake root (genus Prenanthes), Canadian blacksnakeroot (Sanicula canadensis), black snakeroot (Actaea racemose), and Sampson’s snakeroot (Orbexilum pedunculatum).( Krell 2013, USDA 2021)Ī. Synonyms include Aristolochia convolvulacea, Aristolochia hastate, Aristolochia nashi, and Endodeca serpentaria. serpentaria (also known as Virginia snakeroot). The genus Aristolochia (Dutchman's pipe) comprises more than 500 species of herbs and vines, including A. ToxicologyĪristolochia extracts are carcinogenic and nephrotoxic. Safety concerns regarding use of products containing aristolochic acids exist. InteractionsĮxtracts of Aristolochia are known to be toxic (carcinogenic and nephrotoxic). Abortifacient effects of aristolochic acids have been documented in animal studies. ![]() ![]() Aristolochia extracts are known to be toxic. Toxicity of Aristolochia extracts precludes their use. Clinical Overview Useĭespite traditional claims of efficacy for snakebite, among other uses, toxicity of Aristolochia extracts precludes their use. Scientific Name(s): Aristolochia serpentaria L.Ĭommon Name(s): Aristolochiae Radix, Birthwort, Caulis Aristolochiae Manshuriensis, Herba Aristolochiae Mollissima, mǎdōu líng, Pelican flower, Red River snakeroot, Sangree root, Sangrel, Snakeroot, Snakeweed, Texas snakeroot, Virginia snakeroot ![]()
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