Birthwort

Aristolochia clematitis

Family: Aristolochiaceae Evidence: F extract

DANGEROUS — BANNED IN MANY COUNTRIES. Contains aristolochic acid causing irreversible kidney damage and cancer. Listed here ONLY as a safety warning. NEVER USE.

Safety Profile

PregnancyUnsafe
BreastfeedingUnsafe
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATION — NEVER USE. Causes kidney failure and cancer.

Interactions

Irrelevant — should never be used.

Side Effects

Kidney failure. Urothelial cancer. BANNED.

Liver: CAUSES KIDNEY FAILURE.
Kidney: CAUSES IRREVERSIBLE KIDNEY DAMAGE.
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