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Types of Chemical markers
drugs by HPLC (B.P)
• Aristolochic acids: group of compounds have been shown to be
highly toxic to kidneys and carcinogenic, the most abundant one
is aristolochic acid I.
• the use of AA-containing plants for medicinal purposes has a
long history.
• FDA has issued warnings regarding consumption of AA-
containing supplements
A toxic Aristolochia spp.
