What is Abuta?
Abuta grows in the Amazon basin and other humid, tropical areas of the world. It is known as a "midwife's herb" in South America because it is used to treat many female health problems. In some parts of the world abuta is used to reduce fever, inflammation and pain. In the United States abuta is used mainly for minor reproductive tract conditions like menstrual cramping.
Side Effects
Difficulty breathing, rash, muscle rigidity, insomnia, nausea, red colored urine/salvia/sweat/ breast milk, vomiting, weakness.
Reactions / Interactions
Tetracycline antibotics, and herbs or supplements with similar effects.
What is Abuta?
Abuta grows in the Amazon basin and other humid, tropical areas of the world. It is known as a "midwife's herb" in South America because it is used to treat many female health problems. In some parts of the world abuta is used to reduce fever, inflammation and pain. In the United States abuta is used mainly for minor reproductive tract conditions like menstrual cramping.
Side Effects
Difficulty breathing, rash, muscle rigidity, insomnia, nausea, red colored urine/salvia/sweat/ breast milk, vomiting, weakness.
Reactions / Interactions
Tetracycline antibotics, and herbs or supplements with similar effects.
Safety
Avoid if allergic or hypersensitive to alizarin or any plants in the Rubiaceae family. Alizarin may be toxic and should not be handled for long periods of time, rubbed in the eyes or eaten. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Dosage
Adults (18 years and older)
Tea has been taken my mouth and ointment has been applied to the skin.
Children (18 years and younger)
Tea has been taken my mouth and ointment has been applied to the skin.
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