Cissus quadrangularis

Common name Haadsankal
Botanical Name Cissus quadrangularis
Vernacular name Hindi- Hadjod
English- Devil's Backbone
Gujarati- Hadsankala
Sanskrit- Vajravalli
Family Vitaceae
Class Dicotyledonae
Parts of plant used Stem, aerial plant
Chemical Constituents Carotene, calcium oxalate, ascorbic acid, triterpenoids, β-sitosterol
Therapeutic uses Improves fracture healing, improves bone mineral density.

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