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Veldt Grape (Hadjod / Asthisamharaka)
Cissus quadrangularis
ହାଡ଼ଭଙ୍ଗା (Hadabhanga)हड़जोड़ (Hadjod)Asthisamharaka
- Family
- Vitaceae
- Origin
- Tropical Africa & India
- Plant Type
- Climber
- Habitat
- Both
About the Plant
Succulent quadrangular climbing cactus-like shrub; thick green 4-winged jointed internodes with leaf-opposed tendrils, small lobed leaves, and red spherical berries.
Traditional Uses
Bone fracture non-union, osteoporosis, tendon rupture, and hemorrhoids
Parts Used
Fleshy quadrangular stems
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Madhura, Amla
- Guna: Laghu, Ruksha, Sara
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Madhura
Health Benefits
- Accelerates bone fracture healing by 30-50%, increases bone density, and relieves piles
Precautions
Safe botanical; avoid large doses during pregnancy due to mild emmenagogue properties
Interesting Facts
Its quadrangular stem resembles human long bones; named 'Asthisamharaka' ('bone joiner') in Sanskrit