Virginia Snakeroot
Other names: Lucerne?
Scientific name: Aristolochia serpentaria
Common names: Birth worts, Pipe vines, Dutchman’s pipes, Serpentary
Ayurvedic names: Euphorbia hirta
Chinese names: Fangchi
Bangladesh names: Chittagong, Dioscorea tamnifolia
Arabic names: زراوند (zaraawind)
Rain Forest names:
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Approximate number of species known:
Common parts used: Root
Collection: Autumn
Annual/Perennial: Perennial
Height: 1 to 3
Actions: diaphoretic, digestive, stimulant, tonic
Known Constituents: Aristolochid acid, tannins
Constituents Explained:
Description:
A herb that we don’t hear of much today, it was once highly prized.
Traditional Use:
It was used to help the body overcome nettle poisoning, poison ivy and snake bites. An anti inflammatory it was used in cases of rheumatism and gout.
Its also been used for nausea and digestion problems.
Clinical Studies: