Abut

(Cissampelos pareira)

Family: Menispermaceae
Genus: Cissampelos
Species: pareira
Plants similar Cissempelos acuminata, C. argenta, C. auriculata, C. australis, C. benthamiana, C. Boivin, C. bojeriana, C. caapeba, C. canescens, C. cocculus, C. subsidiary, C. convolvulacea, C. cordata, C. cordifolia, C. cumingiana, C. delicatula, C. diffusa, C. discolor, C. different C. elata, C. ellenbeckii, C. ericarpa, C. glaucescens, C. gracilis, C. grallatoria, C. guayaquilensis, C. hederacea, C. hernandifolia, C. heterophylla, C. hirsuta, C. hirsutissima, C. kohautiana, C. limba, C. littoralis, C. longipes, C. Mauritian, C. microcarpa, C. monoecious, C. nephrophylla, C. obtecta, C. orbiculata, C. orbiculatum, C. orinocensis, C. pannosa, C. piolanei, C. smalzmanni, C. subpeltata, C. subreniformis, C. tamoides, C. testudinum, C. tetrandra, C. tomentocarpa, C. tomentosa, C. violaefolia, Cocculus orbiculatus, C. villosus, Dissopetalum mauritianum
Common names: abut, abutua, barbasco, imchich Mash, butu, false pareira, pareira, aristolochia lobe, bejuco de raton, feuille coeur, liane patte cheval, gasing-gasing
Phyto-chemical elements: ()-Curini, ()-Curini-4''-Methyl-Ether, 4-O-Methylcurine, alkaloids, Bebeerine, Cissamine, Cissampareine, Cyclanoline, Cycleanine, D-quercitol, EO, Hayatidine, Hayatin, hayatinin , Isochondodendrine, Menismine, Parierine, Pelosini, Quercitol, saponins, Tetrandrine, Tetrandrine-2'-N-Oxide
Parts Used: creeper, seeds, bark, leaves, roots

PROPERTIES AND ACTIONS

Main actions:

* Stops the bleeding
* Balance menstruation
* Relieves pain
* Reduce spasms
* Relax your muscles
* Calm inflammation
* Diuretics
* Lower the pressure


Other actions:

* Kill the bacteria
* Prevents seizures
* It fights free radicals
* Prevents the ulcer
* Reduces mucus
* Lowers fever
* Protects the liver
* Balances the hormones

Assay standards:
Tree climbing
Decoction: 1 cup 2-3 times a day;
Tincture: 2-3 ml 2-3 times a day;
Capsules: 1-2 g 2-3 times daily.


Abut is a woody climber, whose leaves can reach 30 cm in length. Belongs to the genus Cissampelos, of which most species are found in the tropics. Abut is in Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, and Colombia.
Like other plants of its kind, contains a group of alkaloids that have been the subject of numerous studies over the years. From these it was found that the phyto-chemical that is found in abut properties painkillers, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic. More than a hundred studies have recently described a possible action against leukemia and other cancer cells, but further research is still ongoing. Apart from these, have been documented hypotensive properties, antifungal and antimicrobial.

In South America: abut grass is called the midwives for its traditional use for all types of female disorders, menstrual cramps from the pain pre-and post-partum, excessive bleeding, uterine bleeding till.
Abut has a long history of use as a folk remedy for digestive disorders and others throughout North and South America.

Below, a short list of uses of this plant etnomedici:

Amazon: For the birth, colic, fever, muscle aches and spasms, restless children, pint, snake bites
Argentina: For diarrhea, menstrual disorders, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections
Brazil: On abortion, anemia, asthma, bladder problems, colic, congestion, constipation, contusions, cramps, cystitis, digestive problems, detoxification, diarrhea, dyspepsia, fatigue, edema, excessive phlegm and mucus, fever, problems with the gallbladder, hepatitis, inflammation, stones, menstrual disorders, pain and muscle spasms, testicular inflammation, pain before and after childbirth, rheumatism, snake bites, stomach problems, urinary tract disorders, uterine bleeding, fluid retention
Guatemala: For cramps, erysipelas, fever, menstrual disorders, rheumatism, snake bites, water retention, to increase perspiration
Mexico: For vesicular problems, dermatitis, diarrhea, dysentery, edema, excessive phlegm and mucus, fever, insect bites, jaundice, menstrual disorders, muscle inflammation, nephritis, pain, pimples, rheumatism, snake bites, urogenital problems, mucus vaginal fluid retention, balancing female
Nicaragua: To bites, fever, rash, irritation, stings, venereal diseases
United States: For bleeding, constipation, stones, menstrual disorders, muscle spasms, premenstrual syndrome, testicular inflammation, urinary tract irritation, fluid retention
Venezuela: Problems droplets, calculations, snake bites, diuretic
Elsewhere: On abortion, anemia, insect stings, asthma, boils, childbirth, constipation, cough, cystitis, diabetes, diarrhea, dyspepsia, fever, bleeding, hypertension, pruritus, calculations, problems of growth of the fetus, malaria, menstrual disorders, pain, post-menstrual bleeding, rheumatism, snake bites, irritation, danger of abortion, urogenital inflammations, uterine bleeding, venereal diseases, water retention, wounds, balancing female


Abut - Main actions:
Antispasmodic, antiemorragico, muscle relaxant, uterine relaxant, hypotensive


Main uses:

1. for menstrual problems (pain, cramps, excessive bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis)
2nd as female tonic (hormonal balancing, loss of libido after the menopause, acne, premenstrual syndrome, childbirth)
3rd for heart problems (irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, toning the heart)
4th as a general antispasmodic and muscle relaxant (asthma, stomach cramps, stretching and muscle pain, irritable intestine syndrome, diverticulitis)
5th as renal support (calculations, infection and pain kidney / urinary)


Properties / actions documented by research:
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, antioxidant, antispasmodic, diuretic, hypotensive, muscle relaxant, uterine relaxant

Other properties / actions documented by traditional
Analgesic, antiemorragico, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, cardiotonico, sudoriparo, expectorant, antipyretic, epatoprotettivo, stimulant, tonic

Traditional preparations:
In South America: a standard decoction is prepared with the climbing and takes 1 cup 2 or 3 times a day.
In North America we use 1-2 g of tablets or capsules 2 or 3 times a day, or 2-3 ml of tincture 2 times a day.

Contraindications:

* Laboratory studies have shown that abut can lower blood pressure, we do not recommend using those who are suffering from hypotension. In addition, those suffering from heart problems should consult their doctor before taking abut.
* Has been shown the power to relax the uterine abut. It is recommended for pregnant women to take abut only under the supervision of an expert.

Interaction with drugs: It can enhance the drug for the heart

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