Biological Activities of Aristolochia Plants: A Mini Review

Biological Activities of Aristolochia Plants: A Mini Review

The genus Aristolochia (Aristolochiaceae) consists of approximately 500 species, most of which are found in tropical, subtropical, and Mediterranean regions. Plants of the genus Aristolochia have been shown to exhibit interesting biological activities including cytotoxic, apoptosis-induced, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiallergic activities, among other.