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Birthwort

Aristolochia clematitis L.

detox

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Part UsedWhole plant
Categorydetox
Primary UseHerpes
SafetyCaution Advised

An herb containing aristolochic acid, a known carcinogen and nephrotoxin. It has been used traditionally but is now banned in many countries due to its severe toxicity.

Immunomodulator
Phagocytotic
Antiherpetic
Treats: Herpes
Treats: Wounds
Treats: Infections
Treats: Arthrosis
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Part Used:Whole plant

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Healing Properties

ImmunomodulatorPhagocytoticAntiherpetic

Treats & Supports

Herpes
Wounds
Infections
Arthrosis

Important Safety Information

POISONOUS (X). Class 3 (to be used only by qualified experts). Outlawed in the U.S. Contains aristolochic acid, which is carcinogenic and causes kidney failure.

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