Vol. 7, Issue 8, Part K (2025)

Cissus quadrangularis is a juicy home home-grown plant having a place to family Vitaceae. It is plump and cactus in nature. It is also known as Vitis quadrangularis, Lycopodium imbricatum, or Heliotropium indicum. In Ayurveda, it is utilized as Pachana (stomach-related help), Sara (calms obstruction), Athiyuk (reinforces bones), Vrushya (Love potion), etc. In Unani, it is utilized to treat gastritis. The entire plant is used in the treatment of asthma, and powdered root is particularly utilized in the treatment of bone-related problems. The regular measurements of the powder are 30-40 grains. Clears out and youthful shoots are regularly taken with curry in Southern India. In Chennai, youthful shoots of the plant are dried, powdered, and burnt to fiery remains in a closed vessel. These fiery remains are managed in dyspepsia, acid reflux, and certain bowel complaints. Clears out and youthful shoots are moreover considered as effective choices in the gastrointestinal medicines. Juice of the stem is dropped into the ear in otorrhoea and into the nose in epistaxis. The plant has numerous restorative uses.