Chiniy-trèf” is a traditional medicine used in Martinique.
It is produced by maceration in rum of caterpillars feeding on Aristolochia species.
Aristolochia contain aristolochic acids, known cancerogenic and nephrotoxic agents.
Samples of “Chiniy Tref” were analysed by chromatographic methods.
Human toxicity of “Chiniy-trèf” was assessed by detection of aristolochic acids.