Aristolochiae Fructus
Birthwort Fruit
Cool & Transform Phlegm-Heat
Bitter, Slightly Acrid, Toxic
Cold
Clears the Lungs
Transforms Phlegm
Stops Cough
Treats Hemorrhoids
Lowers Blood Pressure
This herb contains aristolochic acid which is nephrotoxic, carcinogenic, and banned from import. Due to its toxicity, it is unavailable in the United States.
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