MEDICINAL USES OF ASTHISHRINKHLA (CISSUS QUADRANGULARIS LINN): A REVIEW ARTICLE
Dr. Sandeep Malik and *Dr. Jagdish Mohan Onkar
ABSTRACT
In Ayurveda Asthishrinkhla means to joints the bone. This is amazing ayurvedic medicine or plant who acting on the joints of the body. Cissus quadrangularis (also called Hadjod and Asthisamharaka) is an ayurvedic herb used for strengthening bones and joints and promoting bone growth. It increases bone mineral density and enhances the rate of fracture healing. In addition to its uses in bone and joint disorders, it also used to treat loss of appetite, indigestion, hemorrhoid, intestinal worms, gout, internal bleeding and leucorrhea. It also has aphrodisiac action to which it is also used to improve men’s stamina, vigor and strength.
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