Aristolochia clematitis, also known as the European birthwort, is a twining plant native to the Mediterranean region. Its yellow flowers and heart-shaped leaves makes it an attractive specimen. Despite its attractiveness, however, Birthwort does have a very distinct pungent smell that animals or other predators may find unpleasant; but attracts insects for pollination.
Birthwort have been used all throughout history as a labor inducer during childbirth, hence the name “aristolochia” which means “excellent birth”. Indian herbalists use the Birthwort’s spindle shaped roots to extract aristolochic acid to stimulate the uterus and facilitate labor at the soonest possible time. The aristolochic acid component of Birthwort is also responsible for white blood cell stimulation, resulting to accelerated wound healing.
A word of caution to those who plan to use Birthwort, however. The aristolochic acid that this plant produces is what makes it one of the most poisonous, if not harmful, plant there is. Aristolochic acid is known to cause significant kidney failure in patients. There are recent studies as well that indicates that ingesting small amounts of aristolochic acid will cause urinary tract cancer and end stage renal disease.
It is because of the aristolochic acid content of birthwort that made it the primary culprit in numerous birth-induced deaths when it was used in Chinese medicine. Although there are no clear danger when using it externally, extreme caution and guidance must be done when ingesting Birthwort.
Its anti-inflammatory property and its ability to heal wounds through white blood cell stimulation is what makes using European birthwort (Aristolochia clematitis) to treat anal fissure viable. If you feel pain when passing bowel motions, bleeding occurs, and have a burning and itching sensation in your rectal area, chances are you’re suffering from anal fissure.
Anal fissures are anal lining cuts or tears caused by trauma or by stretching your anal canal too far. What causes these traumas and stretching? Most recorded cases are due to passing extremely large and dry fecal matter, having chronic constipation or diarrhea, and extreme stress during childbirth.
Treating anal fissures aren’t that difficult. Most anal fissures are acute, lasting for 2-7 days at most. They can be treated by sitting on warm water for 10 to 15 minutes, twice a day. This will cause relaxation, improve blood flow to your anal sphincter and facilitate self-healing of the anal area. You may also employ the use of laxatives to soften up your stool so that when the time comes that you have to pass bowel movement, it will not be very painful and will not cause any further stretching of the anal area. European birthwort, when applied as an external tincture, will also facilitate healing of the anal tear. Using European birthwort (Aristolochia clematitis) to treat anal fissure may be a viable option, due to its white blood cell stimulating property.
Again, due to the dangerous nature of European birthwort, caution must always be practiced. If you experience any side effects, stop the application of birthwort immediately and consult your physician. Taking an unnecessary risk is very counter-productive in this case.
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