Aristolochia serpentaria
Aristolochia serpentaria · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (48 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Aristolochia serpentaria, is a perennial herb native to North America, commonly called Virginia snakeroot. Historically used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, its potent compounds have sparked significant scientific interest. However, modern caution is essential due to potential toxicity associated with its medicinal use.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Aristolochia serpentariaDistribution
This plant, known as Aristolochia serpentaria, exhibits a specific geographical presence within the North-Central United States. Its distribution can be found throughout the state of Illinois. It also grows across the landscape of Iowa. Furthermore, the species is documented within the borders of Kansas. Finally, its range extends into Missouri and Oklahoma.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Michigan | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New Jersey | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aristolochia serpentaria has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ARISTOLOCHINE, Aristolactone, Aristolochic acid I, Borneol, EO.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ARISTOLOCHINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aristolactone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aristolochic acid I | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Borneol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ARISTOLOCHINE
- Dr. Duke
Aristolactone
- Dr. Duke
Aristolochic acid I
- Dr. Duke
Borneol
- Dr. Duke
EO
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Aristolochia serpentaria has 43 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, Allelochemic, Analgesic, Antiacetylcholine.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Chronotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Inotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiacetylcholine | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibronchitic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiescherichic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |