Toxicological trivia from September 10, 2014: Aristolochia is a large plant genus with over 500 species that is the namesake (type genus) of the family (Aristolochiaceae). The species Aristalochia clematitis was highly regarded as a medicinal plant since the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, and on to until the Early Modern era; it also plays a role in traditional Chinese medicine.Aristolochia has been shown to be both a potent carcinogen and kidney toxin. Herbal compounds containing Aristolochia are classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Its members are commonly known as:a) Birthwort;b) Pipevine or Dutchman’s pipe;c) Both previous statements are correct.

Correct answer: c. Read more in WP.