Snakeroot

---Synonyms---

Aristolochia reticulata. 

Serpentatiae Rhizoma. 

Serpentary Rhizome. 

Serpentary Radix. 

Virginian Snakeroot. 

Aristolochia officinalis. 

Aristolochia sagittata. 

Endodeca Bartonii. 

Endodeca Serpentaria. 

Snakeweed. 

Red River or Texas Snakeroot. 

Pelican Flower. 

Virginia serpentaria. 

Snagrel. Sangrel. 

Sangree. 

Radix Colubrina. 

Radix Viperina.

---Parts Used---Dried rhizome and roots.

---Habitat---The Central and Southern United States.

---Description---

Many species of Aristolochia have been employed in medicine, the classical name being first applied to A. Clematitis and A. rotunda, from their supposed

emmenagogue properties.

A. serpentaria and A. reticulata, or Texas Snakeroot, differ slightly in leaves and flowers, the latter having a slightly coarser root. Both are recognized as official in the United States of America.