SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cissus quadrangularis
HINDI NAME: Hadjod
ENGLISH NAME: Adamant creeper, Stemmed vine
FAMILY: Vitaceae
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Hadjod is edible in all parts, with the stem and leaves traditionally used for cooking and medicinal purposes. Hadjod is known for its hot potency and ability to balance vata and kapha. Hadjod is an excellent natural remedy for flatulence, indigestion, weight loss, epilepsy, decreased sexual desire, and haemorrhoids, as well as being an excellent natural remedy for flatulence, indigestion, weight loss, epilepsy, decreased sexual desire, and haemorrhoids.
USES AND HEALTH BENEFITS
- Power-packed with calcium and magnesium, helps to heal bone fractures
- Helps maintain ideal gut flora
- Vitamin C enriched aid in liver functioning
- Improves libido
- Aid in weight loss
- Helps treat bleeding piles condition
- Aid in body cleansing and detoxification
- Controls blood sugar levels
PRECAUTIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS
- When taken in large doses, it causes the body to heat up, dry the mouth, and cause a slight burning sensation in the stomach.
HOW TO USE
- The extract of ground Hadjod leaves infused with honey is very effective in bleeding piles when consumed with warm milk or ghee.
- Take the tablet or powder form of the herb as advised by Ayurveda expert as per disease and condition.
