Plants Belonging To Aristolochiaceae

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Low growing dicot plants with tubular flowers and parts in threes. They also content potent volatile oils. The spicy nature of these plants warms the body and stimulates circulation. Increased menstruation and uterine stimulation give rise to the common name birthworts. Elpel, Thomas J.