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Aristolochia a plant genus of the family Aristolochiaceae. Contains toxic alkaloid aristolochine which causes purgation; effect resembles that of aloin. Includes A. bracteata, A. clematitis (birthwort), A. densivenia, A. elegans (Dutchman's pipe). A. elegans is toxic to the larvae of Australian butterflies. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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An unlisted contaminant, Aristolochia, turned out to be the source of the problem. Joelle Nortier and colleagues found cancer in 18 of 39 Belgians who had been diagnosed with end-stage kidney failure caused by the Chinese herb Aristolochia fangchi. titanum, Rafflesias, and the pelican flower, Aristolochia gigantea, whose pipe-shaped flowers can reach more than a foot long. |
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