Snakeroot

<p><b>---Synonyms---</b>

Aristolochia reticulata.&nbsp;

Serpentatiae Rhizoma.&nbsp;

Serpentary Rhizome.&nbsp;

Serpentary Radix.&nbsp;

Virginian Snakeroot.&nbsp;

Aristolochia officinalis.&nbsp;

Aristolochia sagittata.&nbsp;

Endodeca Bartonii.&nbsp;

Endodeca Serpentaria.&nbsp;

Snakeweed.&nbsp;

Red River or Texas Snakeroot.&nbsp;

Pelican Flower.&nbsp;

Virginia serpentaria.&nbsp;

Snagrel. Sangrel.&nbsp;

Sangree.&nbsp;

Radix Colubrina.&nbsp;

Radix Viperina.

<b>---Parts Used---</b>Dried rhizome and roots.

<b>---Habitat---</b>The Central and Southern United States.

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<p><a id="des" name="des"><b>---Description---</b></a>

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

emmenagogue properties.&nbsp;</p>

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<i>A. serpentaria</i> and <i>A. reticulata</i>, 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.</p>