Family: Birthwort (Aristolochiaceae)

Common Names: Virginia snakeroot, birthwort, Dutchmanspipe, pelican flower, sangrel, sangrel-root, serpentaria, serpentary root, snakeroot, snakeweed, thick birthwort...

Some Common Uses: pioneers used it to cure rattlesnake bites, coughs, toothaches, stomach upsets and to aid in childbirth. Today the plant is known for its properties as an antidote, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, stimulant and tonic.  The plant contains artistolochic acid which stimulates white blood cells and speeds healing of wounds.

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