Abuta
Scientific names: Cissampelos pareira
Family: Menispermaceae
Alternate names: Aaknadi, Bejunco de Cerca, Bhatindupat, Butua, False Pareira, Feuille de Velous, Herbe des Sages-Femmes, Krueo Ma Noy, Krung Kha Mao, Menispermaceae, Midwives' Herb, Padha, Padvali, Padvel, Pareira, Patacon, Patha, Poda, Velvetleaf, Venievel, Vigne Maronne, Vigne Sauvage, Xi Sheng Teng
Background
Abuta (Cissampelos pareira) is a climbing plant that grows in tropical regions worldwide. Its bark, root, seed, and other parts are used as medicine.
Abuta contains chemicals that may relax muscles and reduce pain.
People use abuta for stomach pain, migraine, joint pain, wound healing, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse abuta with pareira. These are not the same.
Abuta contains chemicals that may relax muscles and reduce pain.
People use abuta for stomach pain, migraine, joint pain, wound healing, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse abuta with pareira. These are not the same.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if abuta is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if abuta is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if abuta is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if abuta is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using abuta for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of abuta might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
Water pills (Diuretic drugs)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Abuta is a "water pill" or diuretic, which can decrease the amount of potassium in the body. "Water pills" can also decrease the amount of potassium in the body. Taking abuta along with "water pills" might decrease potassium in the body too much.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
Horsetail: Taking horsetail with abuta might cause the body to lose too much potassium.
Licorice: Taking licorice with abuta might cause the body to lose too much potassium.
Licorice: Taking licorice with abuta might cause the body to lose too much potassium.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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