Evidence supporting the use of: Abutua
For the health condition: Colic (children)

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Synopsis

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

Abutua (commonly referring to Cissampelos pareira or sometimes Abuta grandifolia) has a history of traditional use in various indigenous and folk medicine systems, particularly in South America and parts of Africa. In these contexts, abutua has been employed for a range of ailments, including complaints related to the gastrointestinal tract such as colic in children. The traditional use is typically based on preparations of the root or vine, often administered as teas or decoctions. However, there is a lack of robust clinical or pharmacological studies to validate its efficacy specifically for pediatric colic. Ethnobotanical records do note its use for abdominal pain and digestive disturbances, but these are largely anecdotal and not systematically studied in controlled trials. Additionally, there is limited information available on its safety profile for children, which is an important consideration. As such, while abutua’s use for colic is supported by tradition in some regions, it is not underpinned by significant scientific evidence, and caution is warranted when considering its use for this purpose, especially in children.

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