Cissus Quadrangularis
"that which joins the bones"
In Ayurveda, many of the names of plants are given according to their medicinal values. Cissus quadrangularis is known as Harshankar in Hindi and Asthisanghara in Sanskrit and has the traditional name of Harjor or ‘Bone Setter,’ this name literally translates to “that which joins the bones” (har = bone, jor = the one which joins).
Cissus Quadrangularis (CQ) is a powerhouse multi-purpose herb and one of the most commonly used medicinal plants in Thailand. It is also used in traditional Ayurvedic and African medicine across India, Asia and Africa. It was traditionally used in treating feminine conditions such as (menopause, low-libido, and menstrual disorders) and accelerating bone healing (especially in the case of fractures)
Today Cissus Quadrangularis is attracting a lot of attention and is used as a supplement in the fitness industry to aid bone recovery and improve body composition (i.e. reduce body fat). It has shown fantastic results for those suffering from joint pain including arthritis, inflammation and Osteoarthritis and many of our clients have found great imrovements in regards to accelerating tendon repair.
To fully understand why this plant is attracting so much attention, let’s take a more detailed look at the many health benefits of Cissus quadrangularis.
This Ayurevedic herb has been used as a medicinal herb since before the middle ages, though it the new and exciting scientific research that is attracting attention to the benefits of Cissus Quadrangularis supplementation. Modern research using critical analysis has been investigating its effects on Western disorders, including metabolic disorders, obesity, weight loss and osteoporosis (bone health) and the results are extremely promising.
Read More: Scientific Evidence
Cissus Quadrangularis (CQ) is a powerhouse multi-purpose herb and one of the most commonly used medicinal plants in Thailand. It is also used in traditional Ayurvedic and African medicine across India, Asia and Africa. It was traditionally used in treating feminine conditions such as (menopause, low-libido, and menstrual disorders) and accelerating bone healing (especially in the case of fractures)
Today Cissus Quadrangularis is attracting a lot of attention and is used as a supplement in the fitness industry to aid bone recovery and improve body composition (i.e. reduce body fat). It has shown fantastic results for those suffering from joint pain including arthritis, inflammation and Osteoarthritis and many of our clients have found great imrovements in regards to accelerating tendon repair.
To fully understand why this plant is attracting so much attention, let’s take a more detailed look at the many health benefits of Cissus quadrangularis.
This Ayurevedic herb has been used as a medicinal herb since before the middle ages, though it the new and exciting scientific research that is attracting attention to the benefits of Cissus Quadrangularis supplementation. Modern research using critical analysis has been investigating its effects on Western disorders, including metabolic disorders, obesity, weight loss and osteoporosis (bone health) and the results are extremely promising.
Read More: Scientific Evidence
