Evidence supporting the use of: Abutua
For the health condition: Dandruff

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Abutua, also known as Cissampelos pareira, is traditionally used in various folk medicine systems, particularly in South America and parts of Asia. Traditional herbal practitioners have used abutua primarily for its anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic properties. Its application for dandruff stems from its purported antimicrobial and soothing effects on the skin, which some believe may help alleviate scalp irritation associated with dandruff. However, there is very limited documentation on its specific use for dandruff in ethnobotanical literature, with most references focusing on other types of skin ailments or inflammatory conditions. There are no well-conducted clinical studies, nor is there robust pharmacological research validating its efficacy for the treatment or prevention of dandruff. The traditional use is based more on anecdotal evidence and general application for skin health rather than direct, targeted evidence for dandruff. Thus, while abutua may be encountered as a folk remedy for scalp complaints, its use for dandruff is not strongly supported even in traditional practice, and there is currently no scientific validation for this application.

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