Canadian wild ginger (Asarum canadense) is a perennial plant with attractive foliage and has become an increasingly popular ground cover for shaded areas of landscapes.

Unfortunately, wild ginger contains aristolochic acid, which is a carcinogenic compound that can also damage the kidneys. Because of this, the consumption of wild ginger is not recommended.

When the remedies were analysed, they were found to contain aristolochic acid, toxic to human kidneys. Since these cases were discovered last summer, the offending herb, Aristolochia, has been ...

Introduction: In this study, we investigated the protective effect of JBP485 against aristolochic acid I (AAI)-induced nephrotoxicity and explored the pharmacokinetic mechanisms. The effects of JBP485 ...

The plants were also used to treat various ailments. Unfortunately, wild ginger contains aristolochic acid, which is a carcinogenic compound that can also damage the kidneys. Because of this, the ...

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