Evidence supporting the use of: Abuta
For the health condition: Amenorrhea

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Abuta (commonly referring to plants in the genus Cissampelos, particularly Cissampelos pareira), has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, especially in South America and parts of Asia. It is often employed as an herbal remedy for women's reproductive health issues, including amenorrhea (the absence of menstruation). In traditional practices, Abuta is believed to have emmenagogue properties, meaning it is thought to stimulate or regulate menstrual flow. Ethnobotanical records indicate its use by indigenous and local healers to address menstrual irregularities, as well as to relieve cramps and other gynecological complaints.

However, scientific studies directly evaluating Abuta's effectiveness for amenorrhea are scarce. Most of the available evidence is anecdotal or based on traditional usage rather than rigorous clinical trials. Some phytochemical analyses indicate the presence of alkaloids and other compounds that may have pharmacological effects on smooth muscle or hormonal pathways, but these findings remain preliminary. As such, while there is a traditional basis for using Abuta to support or treat amenorrhea, robust scientific validation is lacking at this time. The evidence rating reflects the reliance on traditional knowledge with limited modern research to substantiate efficacy or safety for this specific condition.

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