Hadjod Herb (Cissus quadrangularis) - Medicinal Uses & Properties

Hadjod is an herb used in Ayurveda since ages for strengthening joints, bones and promotes the growth of the bones. It is used to treat metabolic dysfunctions along with accelerating weight loss. This herb resembles the shape of the joints and the bones in the body reflecting its action. Hadjod facilitates fracture healing and increases bone mineral density. In Sanskrit, it is called by name of Asthisamharaka, i.e. bone-setter.

WHAT IS THE BOTANICAL NAME OF HADJOD?

The botanical name of Hadjod is Cissus quadrangularis.

WHAT ARE THE OTHER COMMON NAMES FOR HADJOD?

The other common names for Hadjod are Nalleru, Mogaroli, Pindai, Hadjoda, Kandvel and Hadsankal.

WHAT IS THE CLASSIFICATION OF HADJOD HERB?

• Kingdom - Plantae
• Phylum - Angiosperms
• Subphylum - Eudicots
• Class - Rosids
• Order - Vitales
• Family - Vitaceae
• Genus - Cissus
• Species - C.quadrangularis

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF HADJOD

It grows up to 1.5m long and have branches measuring 8-10 cm long and 1.2 cm wide. Leathery edge is attached along each angle. Leaves are toothed and have three lobes. Flowers of this plant are of yellow, white or green color and are cup-shaped calyx. Tendrils of this plant are slender, long and simple. Hadjod berries are obovoid and 6mm long.

WHERE IS HADJOD DISTRIBUTED?

It is found everywhere in India especially in warmer regions. It grows in gardens, boundary walls, cultivated fields, and hanging pots. Outside India, it is distributed in East Africa, Ceylon, and Malay.

WHAT ARE THE CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS OF HADJOD?

Carotenoids, ascorbic acid, and triterpenoids.

WHAT ARE THE MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF HADJOD?

The medicinal properties of Hadjod are antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, adaptogenic, hemostatic, digestive stimulant, heap to-protective, anti-hemorrhoid, anthelmintic, vermifuge, analgesic, anabolic supplement, aphrodisiac, and blood detoxifier.

WHAT ARE THE AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF HADJOD?

• Taste (Rasa) - Sweet (Madhura)
• Qualities (Guna) - Light to digest (Laghu), Dry (Rooksha)
• Vipaka - Undergoes pungent taste conversion after digestion (katu)
• Veerya (Potency) - Hot potency (Ushna)

WHAT IS HADJOD'S EFFECT ON TRIDOSHA?

It balances Kapha and Vata Dosha.

WHICH PARTS OF THE HADJOD HERB ARE USED FOR THE MEDICINAL PURPOSE?

Mainly leaves and stems are used for bones and joints disorders.

WHAT ARE THE MEDICINAL USES OF HADJOD?

Bone Fracture

Hadjod help to heal fractures fast as it accelerates the proliferative process in the bone and decreases the healing period. It improves and maintains blood circulation and nutrient supply to the fractured bone. This herb increases bone regeneration rate which helps in fast healing of fractured bone. Bone-forming cells, i.e. osteoblast's growth is stimulated with this herb. The strength of the bones can be increased by the use of Hadjod. It decreases pain and swelling in the fractured area.

Obesity

Nowadays obesity is very common and Hadjod can be a helping hand for those who are trying to lose weight. Obesity can lead to many health problems like hypertension, stroke, heart attacks, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Hadjod helps obese people to lose weight and maintain target weight. It has antioxidant properties along with weight reducing properties. According to the Ayurvedic concept of Dhatuagni weak bones are found in obese people and this thing also has been suggested in modern research. Hadjod reduces fat mass and boosts metabolism in the body. This herb increases the weight of the bone and reduces deposition of fat around belly, buttocks and upper thighs.

Osteoporosis

It is a condition of softening of bones due to the lost bone mineral density. Hadjod helps to treat and prevent osteoporosis by increasing bone strength and restoring the bone mass. This herb increases the formation of mineral nodules and mineralization in the bone. It increases the formation of osteoblasts and reduces resorption of bone. Hadjod also increases uptake of calcium making bones stronger.

Cholesterol

This herb helps to decrease and normalize the blood cholesterol level by correcting the lipid metabolism and decreasing oxidative stress. It controls high cholesterol and prevents complications like myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular stroke, atherosclerosis, and peripheral vascular diseases.

Diabetes

Hadjod can help to maintain healthy blood sugar level in the diabetic patient. As we know that one of the main causes of type 2 diabetes is obesity and Hadjod help to lose weight in the obese patient. Diabetic complications like diabetic nephropathy, diabetic neuropathy, cataract, and diabetic foot can be prevented by the use of this herb.

Hepatoprotective

This herb has hepato-protective action that treats and prevents various liver ailments and maintains its normal functioning. Hadjod has digestive action that improves digestion and liver function. It also improves appetite.

Improves and Supports Joint Mobility

Hadjod herb improves and supports joint mobility. The herb relieves inflammation, swelling, and pain in joints due to gouty arthritis without any side-effects. Its pain relieving action is similar to those of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used in modern medicine system.

Treat Syphilis

It helps to treat syphilis and its associated symptoms like fever, fatigue, swollen glands, sore throat, muscle pains, and headache.

More Medicinal Uses Of Hadjod Herb

• Hadjod treats menstrual abnormalities like menorrhagia.
• This herb treats shrinkage of gums and loosening of teeth due to inflammation around teeth and gums.
• Hadjod has antimicrobial action, i.e. prevents and stop the growth of microbes in the body.
• This herb has mild laxative action and relieves constipation.
• It acts as an aphrodisiac, increases vigor and stamina.
• Hadjod kills or eliminates the intestinal worms.
• It has healing properties and heals a wound when applied externally on the wound.
• Hadjod can be used to treat rickets in children as it promotes bone growth and strengthens the bones.
• Internal bleeding can be treated and stopped by the use of this herb.

WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN WHILE USING HADJOD?

• It should always be used under medical supervision and in an appropriate dosage as prescribed by a physician.
• People with Pitta Prakriti should not take it as Hadjod is of hot potency.
• Hadjod’s use should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Planet Ayurveda offers a product Bone Support Capsules containing Hadjod herb as one of its ingredients. It is a very effective herbal remedy for bone health and bone related problems. Bone support capsules help to strengthen the bones and improve calcium metabolism.

Bone Support Capsules

Product Description

Bone Support Capsules provides natural calcium which forms and strengthen the bones and teeth. It increases the bone density and prevents many diseases like osteoporosis, cancer of bones and fractures. The capsule increases body's immunity and helps the body to fight against various infections and diseases. Bone support capsules balance Pitta and Kapha dosha and act as a cardiac toner. It relieves gouty inflammation of joints and decreases pain and swelling of the affected joint. This herb promotes mobility of the joint. These capsules help to reduce inflammation and pain of joints in athletes who have pains and swelling of joints due to strenuous exercises. Its analgesic action is very similar to those of conventional painkillers.

Ingredients Of Bone Support Capsules

S. No	Herb Used	Latin Name	Latin Name
1	Shudh Laksha	Laccifer lacca	100mg
2	Suhanjana Beej	Moringa oliefera	50mg
3	Hadjod	Cissus quadrangular	200mg
4	Arjun	Terminalia Arjuna	50mg
5	Praval pisti	Corallium rubrum	50mg
6	Mukta	Compound of Pearl Calcium	50mg

Dosage

1-2 capsules two times a day after meals.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF PLANET AYURVEDA'S PRODUCTS?

Planet Ayurveda manufactures this product under strict ayurvedic principles. Several reasons which make it superior to other similar products are-

• This powder is 100% natural.
• It is purely vegetarian product.
• Bone support capsule does not contain any chemicals, preservatives, starch, additives, colors, yeast, binders or fillers.
• Its testing is not done on animals.
• This product is available at Planet Ayurveda at a reasonable price with the best quality.
• Only pure Ayurvedic herbs of the best quality are used.
• Standardized extracts are used in the preparation of these capsules.