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Aristolochia (Birthwort, ma dou ling)
Aristolochia clematitis |
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Active
constituents include: |
Aristolochic acid |
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Proposed
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Dietary product |
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Contraindications: |
Banned in the UK |
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Renal
specific warnings: |
Nephrotoxic |
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Adverse
effects: |
Nephrotoxic, chronic interstitial fibrosis, tubular atrophy, death. Neurological malignancy |
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Pharmacological
properties: |
Anti-inflammatory via prostaglandin inhibition |
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Quality
of available information: |
Very strong |
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Legal
Category if available: |
Banned in UK |
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Further
information: |
Found in some Chinese medicines, Chinese name similar to safer Stephania tetranda |
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The information
provided is based on the current literature and evidence avialable.
For some herbs, there is little information available and
the evidence of side effects is anecdotal. However, we are
endeavouring to update and improve the quality of information
all the time. We advice you to discuss taking any herbal medicines
with a person who specialises in this field.
Nephronline
or the authors cannot take any responsibility for any adverse
effects from the use of these herbs.
References:
- Newall,
C., Anderson, L. & Phillipson. J.D. (1996). Herbal Medicines:
A guide for health-care professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical
Press.
- Mills,
S. & Bone, K. (2000). Principles and practice of Phytotherapy.
Modern herbal medicine. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
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