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⛔ Best avoidedAristolochia
Also called: birthwort, guang fang ji, mu tong
A plant in some traditional Chinese remedies.
- Why people take it
- Various.
- What the evidence says
- None that justify the risk.
- How it is usually taken
- Not recommended at any amount; see the warning above.
- Be careful
- Causes kidney failure and cancer; banned in many countries. Check Chinese herbal products carefully.
- Medicines it can interact with
- Dangerous interactions are reported; do not combine with any medicine.
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Common questions
What is Aristolochia?
A plant in some traditional Chinese remedies.
Why do people take Aristolochia?
Various.
Does Aristolochia work?
None that justify the risk.
How much Aristolochia do people take?
Not recommended at any amount; see the warning above.
Is Aristolochia safe?
Causes kidney failure and cancer; banned in many countries. Check Chinese herbal products carefully.
Does Aristolochia interact with medicines?
Dangerous interactions are reported; do not combine with any medicine.
Sources and further reading
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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