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Source of validity: Traditional
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Abuta (Cissampelos pareira), also known as "velvetleaf" or "Pareira root," has been traditionally used in various systems of traditional medicine, particularly in South America and parts of Asia, for gynecological disorders including menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding). Historical ethnobotanical records suggest its use as a uterine tonic and to help regulate menstrual flow. In Ayurvedic and South American folk medicine, decoctions or extracts of Abuta roots or stems are commonly prescribed for excessive menstrual bleeding, dysmenorrhea, and as a general female reproductive tonic. The mechanism by which Abuta is believed to exert its effects is not well understood, but it is thought to have astringent and anti-inflammatory properties according to traditional texts. However, scientific validation for these uses is limited. Few laboratory studies have investigated Abuta's pharmacological effects, and those that exist are preliminary and mainly focus on its antispasmodic or anti-inflammatory properties rather than direct effects on menorrhagia. No randomized controlled trials or robust clinical studies specifically address its efficacy or safety for menorrhagia. Therefore, while Abuta's use for heavy menstrual bleeding is well-documented in traditional medicine, scientific evidence remains insufficient, and more rigorous research is needed to confirm its therapeutic value for this condition.

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