Which is in the Cactaceae family, Phebalium or Ariocarpus?
Ariocarpus Ariocarpus is a genus of 8 species of succulent, subtropical plants of the Cactaceae family.
Aristolochic acid Aristolochic acids ( ) are a family of carcinogenic, mutagenic, and nephrotoxic phytochemicals commonly found in the birthwort (Aristolochiaceae) family of plants. Aristolochic acid (AA) I is the most abundant one. The Aristolochiaceae family includes the "Aristolochia" genus and the "Asarum" (wild ginger) genus, which are commonly used in Chinese herbal medicine. Although these compounds are widely associated with kidney problems and urothelial cancers, the use of AA-containing plants for medicinal purposes has a long history. Nevertheless, the FDA has issued warnings regarding consumption of AA-containing supplements.