Evidence supporting the use of: Abuta
For the health condition: Staph Infections
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Abuta, derived from plants in the Menispermaceae family (notably Cissampelos pareira), has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in South America. Healers have employed Abuta to treat a range of ailments, including fevers, inflammation, and infections. Specifically, its use against skin infections and wounds may have led to its popular application for conditions possibly caused by Staphylococcus bacteria. However, scientific studies directly validating its efficacy against Staph infections are extremely limited or nonexistent. The traditional use is likely based on empirical observations rather than controlled clinical evidence. Some in vitro studies suggest that certain extracts of Cissampelos pareira exhibit antibacterial properties, but these are broad and not specifically targeted at Staphylococcus species. In conclusion, the use of Abuta to support or treat Staph infections is primarily justified by traditional medicinal practices, with only minimal and indirect scientific support. There is a need for more rigorous research to evaluate its effectiveness and safety for this specific indication.
Other ingredients used for Staph Infections
3-Phenyllactic AcidAbuta
Ajoene
Alantolactone
Alchornea
Alliin
Allyl isothiocyanate
Aloe vera
alpha-terpineol
Andrographis
Aureobasidium pullulans
babchi
Baphicacanthus cusia
bee propolis
benzyl isothiocyanate
bisabolene
black walnut
Brazilian peppertree
Brevibacillus brevis
camphor oil
carvacrol
Clerodendrum indicum
copaiba oil
diallyl disulfide (DADS)
geraniol
glyceryl monolaurate
goldenseal
Guazuma ulmifolia
Houttuynia
immunoglobin G
Immunoglobulin G
Japanese sophora
Kachnar
Lactoperoxidase
lauric acid
Leptospermum scoparium
Lophira lanceolata
lupulone
Mahonia
mangostin
Marking Nut Tree
Matico
melaleuca alternifolia
Monolaurin
Mountain horopito
Nisin
oriental arborvitae
paederia foetida
pau d'arco
Pepper Bark Tree
Plumbago zeylanica
Pokeweed
purple Tephrosia
red root
Savory
Simaruba
Siphoviridae
smilax
Spilanthes
Stillingia
Storax
Streptomyces
Streptomyces cellulosae
Streptomyces fradiae
Tea Tree Oil
Terpinen-4-ol
Thymol
turmeric
typhonium
Other health conditions supported by Abuta
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Afterbirth Pain
Amenorrhea
Arthritis
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bladder Infection
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dysentery
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Edema
Eye Infections
Fever
Gastritis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Gonorrhea
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infertility
Inflammation
Injuries
Labor and Delivery
Malaria
Menorrhagia
Menstrual Irregularity
Miscarriage (prevention)
Ovarian Pain
Pain (general remedies for)
Parasites (general)
Parasites (nematodes, worms)
Parasites (tapeworm)
Poison Ivy or Oak
Prolapsed Uterus
Rashes and Hives
Scratches and Abrasions
Skin (infections)
Staph Infections
Ulcerations (external)
Ulcers
Urinary Tract Infections
Wounds and Sores
