Synopsis

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

Abuta (Cissampelos pareira) is primarily used to support or treat dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) based on traditional medicine practices, especially in South America and parts of Asia. Historically, indigenous peoples and traditional healers have employed Abuta as a remedy for various gynecological disorders, including menstrual cramps and excessive menstrual bleeding. Its use is documented in ethnobotanical records and traditional herbal medicine texts, describing it as an emmenagogue and antispasmodic agent. However, scientific studies validating these claims are limited. Some laboratory research has suggested potential antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory activities in extracts of Cissampelos pareira, which could theoretically explain its traditional use in alleviating uterine cramps, but robust clinical trials in humans for dysmenorrhea specifically are lacking. Therefore, while traditional precedent is strong, scientific validation remains preliminary, with evidence primarily from in vitro or animal studies and not yet translated into clinical practice. As a result, its use for dysmenorrhea is best characterized as traditional, with moderate ethnomedical support but limited direct scientific evidence.

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