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

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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 long-standing use in traditional medicine, especially in South America and parts of Africa, for the treatment of malaria and febrile illnesses. Ethnobotanical surveys document its use by indigenous peoples and traditional healers as an antimalarial remedy, typically prepared as a decoction or infusion of the roots or stems. However, the supporting scientific evidence is limited. While some in vitro studies have demonstrated mild antiplasmodial activity of extracts from Cissampelos pareira, these results are not robustly confirmed in clinical settings, and the active compounds have not been clearly established or isolated for their efficacy against Plasmodium species. There are no high-quality clinical trials or comprehensive pharmacological studies to substantiate its effectiveness or safety in humans for malaria treatment. Thus, the use of Abutua for malaria is primarily justified by tradition, with only preliminary laboratory support and no strong scientific validation.

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