The Abuta herb is used medicinally for a wide range of conditions, and historically, for various women's health issues. It has also been found to be useful for digestive difficulties, including problems with upset stomach, digestion, diarrhea, colic, drowsiness after eating and constipation. The Kichwa (Quechuan), native to Ecuador, use the leaves for snake bites and conjunctivitis. Abuta tinctures, or teas, have also been used in North American herbal medicine for many of the same conditions as well as for fevers, ulcers, piles, intestinal worms, fibroid tumors, testicular inflammation, minor kidney problems, and topically for rheumatism.
The main chemicals in Abuta are alkaloids, arachidic acid, berberine, bulbocapnine, among others. Of the thirty-eight alkaloids that have been discovered in the herb, one called tetrandrine is the most well documented. Clinical research over the years found the herb to provide pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, and fever-reducing properties. This herb is considered to act as a natural analgesic, anti-arthritic, as well as antibacterial, antihistamine, antioxidant, cardiotonic, hepatoprotective for the liver and as a hypotensive that may lower blood pressure.
Abuta herb has been well regarded in Central and South America as an indispensable herbal healing agent that was carried by many midwives to assist in childbirth. Its properties have been found to help relax the uterus, and it has been considered to be a valuable plant overall for controlling heavy bleeding, or hemorrhaging and postnatal pain. The constituents of the herb are known to contain strong neuromuscular blocking agents. This can be helpful for those who deal with painful menstrual cramps and to minimize the stress of PMS (premenstrual syndrome).
Abuta contains a group of chemicals called isoquinoline alkaloids that are found in the genus Cissempelos. Considered to be a calcium channel blocker with anti-inflammatory, immunologic and antiallergenic effects. This component has also been well studied as a cardiotonic and hypotensive agent for numerous pathways of the body.
Berberine is also a common component of the Abuta plant extract, which is a fairly common alkaloid found in a wide range of plants. It is known for antifungal and antimicrobial, as well as anti-inflammatory actions. In South America, Abuta is commonly used for snakebite, to reduce pain and fever, and is used externally for sores, infections of the eye and other bacterial infections, childhood eczema, acne, boils and scabies. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is believed to have a positive effect on testicular inflammation.
Ingredients: Abuta, Structured Water, 20% Alcohol.
Non-Alcohol: Abuta, Structured Water, and Glycerin.
Instructions: Use 6-30 drops in mouth, juice or water. May be taken 3 times daily. Shake well. Store in cool dark place.
Contraindications: Individuals with a known allergy or sensitivity to Abuta or any of its components should avoid this herb. Do not use during pregnancy. Keep out of reach of children.
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