Question

What is Cissus quadrangularis?

ANSWER

Cissus quadrangularis has been used as a medicinal plant since antiquity. Cissus has been used in various Ayurvedic classical medicines to heal broken bones and injured ligaments & tendons.

Proven benefits of Cissus quadrangularis are:-

  1. Helps to heal broken bones.
  2. Reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes.
  3. Promotes weight loss.
  4. Helps relieve pain and inflammation.
  5. May reduce the risk of heart diseases.

(Mishra et al., 2010).

 

References

Mishra, G., Srivastava, S. & Nagori, B. P. (2010). Pharmacological and Therapeutic Activity of Cissus quadrangularis: An Overview. International Journal of PharmTech Research, 2(2), 1298-1310.

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