Herbs & Supplements

Abuta Other Names: Bejunco de Cerca, Butua, False Pareira, Ice Vine, Pareira Brava, Patacon, Velvetleaf When should I be careful taking it? Very little reliable information is available about abuta. Pregnant women should not take it because it can cause the uterus to relax or contract, possibly leading to a miscarriage or uterine bleeding. Whether abuta is passed to an infant in breast milk is not known. Therefore, its use should be avoided in women who are breast-feeding. Precautions In South America, other products from the plants Abuta grandifolia and species of Chrondrodendron are known as abuta or pareira. These products have different uses and properties than the abuta from Cissampelos pareira. Individuals who have any doubt about the source of the product they plan to take, should not use it. << Back What side effects should I watch for? >>

Note: The above information is not intended to replace the advice of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not meant to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.

In general, herbal products are not subject to review or approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They are not required to be standardized, meaning that the amounts of active ingredients or contaminants they contain may vary between brands or between different batches of the same brand. Not all of the risks, side effects, or interactions associated with the use of herbal products are known because few reliable studies of their use in humans have been done.

This information is provided for your education only. Please share this information with your healthcare provider and be sure that you talk to your doctor and pharmacist about all the prescription and non-prescription medicines you take before you begin to use any herbal product.