| Aristolochia longa | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Piperales |
| Family: | Aristolochiaceae |
| Genus: | Aristolochia |
| Species: | A. longa |
| Binomial name | |
| Aristolochia longa | |
Aristolochia longa, the long aristolochia or sarrasine, is a species of pipevine.[1] It is widely used in traditional Maghreb medicine, particularly in the Mascara province, where it is used to treat skin conditions, diabetes, and cancer. It is an effective anti-fungal against the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
References
- ↑ Dhouioui, Mouna; Boulila, Abdennacer; Chaabane, Hedia; Zina, Mongia Saïd; Casabianca, Hervé (2016-05-01). "Seasonal changes in essential oil composition of Aristolochia longa L. ssp. paucinervis Batt. (Aristolochiaceae) roots and its antimicrobial activity". Industrial Crops and Products. 83: 301–306. doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2016.01.025. ISSN 0926-6690.
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