Aristolochia fangchi, A Chinese herb that is injurious to the kidney and is also associated with an increased risk of cancer of the urinary system. Aristolochia can cause kidney failure requiring renal dialysis or a kidney transplant. The tumors reported have included urothelial carcinoma, carcinoma of the ureter, renal pelvis, or both and papillary bladder tumor. Aristolochic acid, the harmful ingredient in Aristolochia fangchi, is also toxic to the kidney and carcinogenic (causes cancer) in laboratory animals.
Aristolochia is a large plant genus with over 500 species. Collectively known as birthworts, pipevines or Dutchman's pipes, they are the namesake of the family (Aristolochiaceae). They are widespread and occur in the most diverse climates. Some species, like A. utriformis and A. westlandii, are threatened with extinction. Aristolochia is a genus of evergreen and deciduous woody vines and herbaceous perennials. The smooth stem is erect or somewhat twining. The simple leaves are alternate and cordate, membranous, growing on leaf stalks.
Catalog | Product Name | CAS Number | Manual |
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CFN98071 | Magnoflorine | 2141-09-5 | |
CFN99222 | Aristolactam FI | 112501-42-5 | |
CFN98903 | Aristolactam BII | 53948-09-7 | |
CFN98904 | Aristolactam BIII | 53948-10-0 | |
CFN97551 | Aristolactam AIIIa | 97399-91-2 | |
CFN99505 | Aristolochic acid A | 313-67-7 | |
CFN99506 | Aristolochic acid B | 475-80-9 | |
CFN97557 | Allantoin | 97-59-6 | |
CFN99916 | Beta-Sitosterol | 83-46-5 |
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