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Source of validity: Traditional
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Abutua, commonly referring to Cissampelos pareira, has a history of traditional use in South American and some African herbal medicine systems, including as a remedy for external bleeding. In traditional applications, poultices or topical formulations made from the leaves, roots, or stems of Abutua have been applied to wounds or cuts to help staunch bleeding and promote healing. The rationale in folk medicine is often based on the plant's purported astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, which are believed to help constrict blood vessels and support clot formation at the site of injury. However, the scientific literature provides limited evidence supporting these uses. There are a few phytochemical analyses indicating the presence of alkaloids and tannins, substances with astringent properties, in Abutua, which could theoretically help in hemostasis. Despite this, there is a lack of robust clinical or pharmacological studies specifically validating the topical application of Abutua for the treatment of external bleeding. Therefore, while traditional use is well-documented, scientific validation remains minimal, and the current evidence base is primarily anecdotal and ethnobotanical rather than experimental or clinical.

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