Aristolochia (English: / əˌrɪstəˈloʊkiə /) is a large plant genus with over 500 species that is the type genus of the family Aristolochiaceae. Its members are commonly known as birthwort, pipevine …

Mar 31, 2017 · Birthwort, an herb that was once highly regarded in traditional Chinese medicine is now considered toxic and extremely dangerous. The name birthwort was coined in England, …

It is native to eastern North America, including North Carolina. It is typically found in the wild, in moist woods, or near streams. The genus name is a compound of two Greek words: aristos, …

Aristolochia clematitis, or European birthwort, is a twining herbaceous plant in the family Aristolochiaceae, which is native to Europe. The leaves are heart shaped and the flowers are …

The Aristolochiaceae (English: / ə ˌ r ɪ s t ə ˈ l oʊ k i ə s i i /) are a family, the birthwort family, of flowering plants with seven genera and about 400 known species belonging to the order …

Aristolochiaceae, birthwort family (order Piperales), comprising seven genera and about 590 species of mostly tropical woody vines and a few temperate-zone species. Learn more about …

Used for uterine contractions in childbirth, indigestion, dysmenorrhea, menstrual problems. The decoction used externally for wounds, sores, and leg ulcers. Use the entire plant when it is in …

Aristolochia clematitis, commonly called birthwort, is a rhizomatous, deciduous, non-climbing perennial of the birthwort family that typically grows to 2-3’ (infrequently to 4’) tall on stems …

Jan 28, 2018 · European Birthwort is a twining herbaceous plant scientifically known as Aristolochia clematitis and belongs to Aristolochiaceae family. The plant is native to Europe, …

Species in the birthwort family are perennial herbs or lianas (i.e., woody, climbing plants) with typically broad leaves and red, purple, or brown flowers tucked between the stem and the …