Abuta is commonly referred to as the midwives’ herb because of its long history of use for all types of women’s ailments. The vine or root of abuta is used to prevent a threatened miscarriage and to stop uterine hemorrhages after childbirth. Abuta is also believed to aid poor digestion, drowsiness after meals and constipation.

Menstrual problems (pain, cramps, excessive bleeding. Fibroids, endometriosis), as a female tonic (hormonal balancing, menopausal libido loss, hormonal acne, premenstrual syndrome, childbirth), heart problems (irregular heart beat, high blood pressure, heart tonic), asthma, stomach cramps, muscle pains/strains, irritable bowel syndrome, kidney stones, kidney/urinary infections and pain.