Adamant Creeper

The scientific name of the Adamant creeper: is Cissus Quadrangualaris Linn. /Vitis quadrangularis

Synonyms:  Vitis quadrangularis(Linn.) Wall.ex Wight

 Family:  Vitaceae

Name of Adamant creeper in different languages:-

English: Bonesetter, Devil’s Backbone, Veldt Grape.

Hindi: Hadjod, Hadjor, Asthisrumgala

Malayalam: Changalamparanda-ചങ്ങലംപരണ്ട

Sanskrit: Vajravalli, Asthisrinkhala, Kulisa, Asthisamharaka.

Tamil: Pirandai-பிரண்டை

Bengali:  Harjora

Kannada:  Manjora-valli

Marati:  Harjora, Harsankar, Kandavel, Nallar

Telungu:  Vajravalli

Plant description of Adamant creeper:

Climber vine,  rambling shrub, herbaceous,  scandent, sprawling with jointed stems. The stems are edible, similar to joint bone. It grows up to 2 m in length with the help of tendrils,  and square-shaped branches with interns nodes, up to 10 cm long. Leaves are rare, arranged alternately, heart-shaped, reniform, margin entire, and sometimes toothed, three-lobed, and 5 cm. long, which appear at the nodes. Flowers are small and white or yellowish or greenish-yellow, fruits or berries are globular and turn red when ripe.

Leaf Arrangement

Shape-Cordate Margin-Entire Venation-Cordate

 

Useful plant parts:

Stem, leaves, root

Medicinal uses:

To treat fractures, swellings, scurvy, colonopathy, asthma, burns and wounds, colic, skin diseases, chronic ulcers, ophthalmopathy

In ancient times the adamant creeper or Bone setter had been used in Ayurveda to heal broken bones,  it can increase the bone mass and accelerate the fracture healing rate, and it is also used in the treatment of injured ligaments and tendons, hemorrhoids, and treat vitiated Vata and  Kapha disorders. It is also useful to reduce the fat cells in the body and thus can control obesity

It is also used in the treatment of feminine disorders such as menopause, libido, and menstrual problems. It has been used in ancient times to treat bone injuries and relieve torn tendons and ligaments.

Tender leaves can be used as a vegetable in curry

Ayurvedic uses of Adamant creeper

  1. Bone Health:
    Pirandai is considered beneficial for bone health. It is used in Ayurveda to support bone strength and aid in the healing of fractures.
  2. Joint Disorders:
    It is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties and may be used to alleviate pain and inflammation in joints. It’s often used in conditions like arthritis.
  3. Digestive Health:
    Pirandai is used to improve digestion and alleviate digestive disorders. It is believed to help regulate bowel movements and reduce constipation.
  4. Hemorrhoids:
    In Ayurveda, it is used to manage hemorrhoids due to its potential to reduce inflammation and promote healing.
  5. Obesity Management:
    Pirandai is believed to have properties that may help in weight management. It is used to support metabolism and aid in the elimination of excess fat.
  6. Wound Healing:
    It is used topically to promote wound healing. The paste or oil from the plant is applied to wounds to aid in the healing process.
  7. Anti-inflammatory Properties:
    Pirandai is thought to have anti-inflammatory properties, which can be beneficial in reducing inflammation in various parts of the body.
  8. Gastrointestinal Disorders:
    It may be used in Ayurvedic remedies for digestive issues such as dyspepsia, flatulence, and acidity.
  9. Respiratory Conditions:
    Some traditional uses suggest that Pirandai may be used to address respiratory issues like coughs and bronchitis.
  10. Urinary Disorders:
    It is believed to have diuretic properties, which may help increase urine production and promote kidney function.
  11. Diabetes Management:
    Some studies suggest that Pirandai may have properties that help regulate blood sugar levels, though more research is needed in this area.
  12. Antioxidant Properties:
    It is believed to have antioxidant properties, which can help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.

Chemical constituents in Adamat Creeper:

The planta contains proteins 12.8%; fat and wax 1.0%; fiber 15.6%; carbohydrates 36.6%; mucilage and pectin 1.2% on a dry basis. Yellow wax, tartaric acid, and the acid potassium salt are present. The plant is remarkably rich in vitamin C. Calcium oxalate crystals account for the irritating action of fresh stems, and  5-amyrone, resveratrol, pallidol,  parthenocissine A, and piceatannol.

Medicinal properties:

Tonic, analgesic, antibacterial, anti-fungal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic, Aphrodisiac, and carminative.

Propagation:  Cuttings.

One of the ingredients to prepare Ayurveda medicines is-

Learn more:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24812472

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