Ab’tuta is a medicinal plant that is mainly used in problems related to the menstrual cycle, such as menstrual delays and severe cramps.
Its scientific name is Chondrodendon platiphyllum and can be purchased in some health food stores and pharmacies.
- Vulture is used to treat delayed menstruation.
- Menstrual cramps.
- Uric acid.
- Kidney problems.
- Anemia.
- Arthritis.
- Liver congestion.
- Headache.
- Fever.
- Bladder inflammation.
- Digestive problems and ulcers.
In case of late periods, a pregnancy test should be performed before consuming teas prepared with this plant, so as not to be at risk of miscarriage.
Among the properties of vultures stands out its action such as increased menstrual flow, anti-blenergic, diuretic, tonic, febrifuge, aperitif and antidispeptic.
For medicinal use, root and stem are used
Side effects of vultures include miscarriage, increased heart rate, low blood pressure and arrhythmia.
Vultures are hired for pregnant or nursing women.