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Cissampelos Pareira

Urinary

Cissampelos pareira

PregnancyNursing

Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

A tropical vine used across Asia, Africa, and the Americas for urinary disorders, female reproductive health, and anti-inflammatory purposes.

Active Compounds

PelosineHayatidineCurineCycleanine

Traditional Uses

Urinary infections and kidney disorders
Female reproductive disorders
Fever and anti-inflammatory

Modern Uses

UTI treatment
Diuretic and kidney tonic
Analgesic and antipyretic

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: tea, powder, extract
Adult Dose: 3-6g root powder as decoction or 300mg extract twice daily
Child Dose: Not established
Preparation Notes: Decoct root in water; used in many South American countries as the herb Abuta for uterine disorders.

Safety Information

Not recommended during pregnancy

Not recommended while nursing

Contraindications

Avoid in pregnancy
Use cautiously with muscle relaxants (curare-like alkaloids)

Possible Side Effects

Muscle relaxation at high doses
GI disturbance

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