This creeping vine has a form so distinctive, it is easy to identify once you see it!
Cissus (aka. Veldt Grape, Hadjod; Cissus quadrangularis) is a perennial plant in the grape family distinguished by quadrangular (four-angled) stems.
It’s stems are thick and fleshy and often used as an ornamental plant, with multiple other uses, including as a medicinal plant.
Native to Africa, parts of Asia and India, Cissus thrives in tropical and subtropical climates.
Various parts of Cissus have uses: its stems and leaves are used as vegetables in culinary applications; the plant’s sap is employed as a natural dye; and its strong, fibrous stems are sometimes used in making ropes and baskets; and it has long been used in traditional medicine, especially in Ayurveda and Siddha. Additionally, there is interest in research for applications in the pharmaceutical industry due to its medicinal properties.
In traditional medicine, Cissus is mainly used for promoting bone and digestive health, and accelerating the healing process. It is also used to promote blood sugar balance, healthy weight, for its calming properties, and as an aphrodisiac.
Through scientific investigation Cissus has been found to exhibit various activities, including antioxidant, antispasmodic, cytokine & blood sugar balancing, gastroprotective, and promoting comfort, gastrointestinal, liver and bone health.
Cissus contains a number of bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, ketosteroids, triterpenes, quercetin, various polyphenols and stilbenes (such as pallidol, resveratrol, quadrangularin A, piceatannol and perthenocissin). Also present are vitamins and minerals, such as Vitamin C & E, carotenoids, and calcium.
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*This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician.
