Evidence supporting the use of: Abuta
For the health condition: Abrasions
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Abuta (commonly referring to species such as Cissampelos pareira or Abuta grandifolia) has a long history of use in traditional medicine, especially in South American indigenous systems. Historically, Abuta has been employed for a variety of ailments, including wound care and the treatment of abrasions. Healers have used preparations of Abuta leaves and stems, often applied topically as poultices, to assist in wound healing and to reduce inflammation associated with skin injuries such as abrasions. The rationale is largely based on empirical observation and passed-down knowledge, rather than formal scientific validation.
However, the scientific evidence supporting Abuta’s efficacy for treating abrasions is limited. While some phytochemical analyses have identified the presence of alkaloids and other compounds with potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities, there are no robust clinical studies or preclinical models specifically confirming its benefit for abrasions. The rating of 2 reflects a modest traditional use with some plausible pharmacological basis, but a lack of rigorous scientific validation. As such, its use in this context remains rooted primarily in tradition rather than evidence-based medicine.
Other ingredients used for Abrasions
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Achyranthes
Agave
Agrimony
Ajuga
Alchemilla
Alchornea
Alkanet
Alkanna
Allantoin
Aloe vera
Alstonia scholaris
Ampelopsis
anamu
Antirrhinum majus
Aquilegia formosa
arnica
ash
asiaticoside
assam indigo
avens
bai ji
balsam
banyan
Barleria
bee hive
bee products
bee propolis
benzoin
bindweed
blackbrush
blackthorn
Bletilla
bloodroot
Boerhavia diffusa
Bombax
boxthorne
Brazilian peppertree
Butea monosperma
Calendula
Calochortus
Calotropis gigantea
capillary artemisia
carrapichinho
Casearia sylvestris
castile soap
cattail
Cedrus libani
celandine
Centella asiatica
Centella triterpenes
Centipeda
chamomile
chickweed
cinquefoil
Clerodendrum indicum
cocklebur
cocoa butter
colloidal silver
comfrey
cornflower
cowherb
Cymbidium goeringii
Cynanchum
Cynodon dactylon
Davilla rugosa
Didymocarpus
dragon\'s blood
elephant vine
elephant\'s head
English elm
Epidermal Growth Factor
Erigeron
Erodium cicutarium
Euphorbia
fibrinase
fibroblast growth factor
ficin
fir
Flueggea suffruticosa
Fomes fomentarius
Gambir
Genipa americana
genipap
geranium
Gnaphalium
golden shower tree
goldenseal
gotu kola
Gugambilla
heal-all
henna
honey
hyaluronic acid
Hydrocolloid
Immortelle
impatiens
iridoid glycosides
Jessica\'s sticktight
jojoba oil
Kalanchoe pinnatum
Kigelia africana
lac resin
lacquertree
Lantana camara
lavender
Leptospermum scoparium
Lesser speargrass
licorice root
Lilium polyphyllum
little ironweed
lodhtree
Lophira lanceolata
Lygodium
Macaranga indica
Mahonia
Malva sylvestris
marigold
Maritime Dock
Marking Nut Tree
Matico
melaleuca alternifolia
Microbial enzymes (proprietary)
Milkweed
Moss
Mountain horopito
Mucin
Myrrh
Nimbidin
nut grass
Oak
oriental arborvitae
Oxystelma
paederia foetida
Panthenol
paw paw
Plantago
plantain
Plumbago zeylanica
Povidone
Prolase
Propolis
protease
purified silver
purple Tephrosia
red alder
red spiderling
resin
Rhus glabra
Rosa californica
Sanguisorba
Sanicle
Sapindus mukorossi
sea salt
Self-Heal
Sensitive Plant
Sericin
Sesbania
shen-chu
Shikonin
Sickle-leaf hare's ear
siler root
Silverweed
slippery elm bark
Smoketree
Smooth Alder
Spanish Needle
Speedwell
Stellaria dichotoma
Stereospermum
Tagetes
Tannins
Tea Tree Oil
Thymol
Tridax
Trumpet Vine
turmeric
vitamin C
Waltheria ovata
White oak
Whiteweed
Witch Hazel
xanthium (cockleburs)
Yarrow
Yerba Mansa
Zinc
Other health conditions supported by Abuta
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Afterbirth Pain
Amenorrhea
Arthritis
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bladder Infection
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dysentery
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Edema
Eye Infections
Fever
Gastritis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Gonorrhea
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infertility
Inflammation
Injuries
Labor and Delivery
Malaria
Menorrhagia
Menstrual Irregularity
Miscarriage (prevention)
Ovarian Pain
Pain (general remedies for)
Parasites (general)
Parasites (nematodes, worms)
Parasites (tapeworm)
Poison Ivy or Oak
Prolapsed Uterus
Rashes and Hives
Scratches and Abrasions
Skin (infections)
Staph Infections
Ulcerations (external)
Ulcers
Urinary Tract Infections
Wounds and Sores
