Evidence supporting the use of: Abutua
For the health condition: Chest Pain

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Abutua, commonly referring to species such as Abuta grandifolia or Cissampelos pareira, has a longstanding history of use in traditional medicine across South America, particularly in Brazil. In ethnobotanical records, parts of the Abutua plant—especially the roots or stems—are employed by indigenous and local practitioners to address a variety of ailments, including chest pain, which is often interpreted broadly and may encompass symptoms of respiratory distress, pleurisy, or even angina-like discomfort. The rationale for its use is rooted in traditional beliefs about its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antispasmodic properties.

Despite its traditional reputation, there is a paucity of rigorous scientific studies that specifically evaluate Abutua’s effectiveness for chest pain, either of cardiac or non-cardiac origin. Most available pharmacological research focuses on its potential antimalarial, anti-inflammatory, and muscle relaxant effects, without direct clinical trials or well-documented case studies pertaining to chest pain relief in humans. Thus, while the traditional use is documented, the quality and specificity of the supporting evidence are low, and modern clinical validation is lacking.

In summary, Abutua’s use for chest pain is justified by traditional practice rather than scientific evidence, and any claims regarding its efficacy for this purpose should be considered anecdotal and approached with caution.

More about Abutua
More about Chest Pain

Products containing Abutua

We currently have no products on Vitabase that contain this ingredient.