Aristolochia - Wikipedia 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 or Dutchman's pipe and are widespread and occur in the most diverse climates
Aristolochiaceae | Characteristics, Genera, Species . . . Aristolochiaceae, birthwort family (order Piperales), which contains seven genera and about 590 species of mostly tropical woody vines and a few temperate-zone species Several species are important as herbal medicines, and a number are grown as ornamentals or curiosities
Aristolochia - pipevines birthworts, cultivation and more . . . Dive in and enjoy the peculiar world of the birthworts! I'm open to any questions, recommendations and corrections The webpage is under continuous construction and will be supplemented with new infos regularly
Birthwort - Medicinal Herb Info 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 flower, otherwise use only the rootstock Decoction: use 2 tbsp fresh plant or rootstock with 1 cup water Boil for 10 minutes, then strain
Benefits and Dangers of Birthwort - Healthy Focus 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, because fresh juice extracted from the herb was used to induce labor Birthwort descended from the genus species Aristolochia, which means “excellent birth ”
Family: Aristolochiaceae — birthwort family - Go Botany 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 petiole of the leaf The stems may grow upright, along the ground, or climb up other vegetation
BIRTHWORT Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The meaning of BIRTHWORT is any of several herbs or woody vines (genus Aristolochia of the family Aristolochiaceae, the birthwort family) with aromatic roots used in folk medicine to aid childbirth
pipevines and birthworts (Genus Aristolochia) · iNaturalist 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 or Dutchman's pipe and are widespread and occur in the most diverse climates
A Modern Herbal | Birthwort - Botanical. com Aristolochia, cymbifera from Brazil and Mexico is said to have medicinal properties similar to the official species Butte affirms it is a depressant to the sensory nerve centres and is useful in neuralgia and pruritis; it was formerly considered alexiteric, antiparalytic, antiperiodic and aphrodisiac
Aristolochia clematitis - Plant Finder 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 clad with heart-shaped leaves (to 4 1 2” long)