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Hadjod for Inflammation

Sanskrit: अस्थिसंहारी | Vitis quadrangularis Wall. (Syn. Cissus quadrangularis Linn.)

How Hadjod helps with Inflammation according to Ayurveda. Classical references, dosage, preparation methods, and what modern research says.

Overview

Hadjod is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for inflammation. Hadjod (Vitis/Cissus quadrangularis) is famously known as the 'bone-setter' herb. The text describes it as a climbing plant with quadrangular (four-angled) fleshy stems that break easily at nodes. The stems are the main medicinal part. It is rich in calcium (Calcium oxalate), Carotene, and Vitamin C. It is described as sweet, pungent, light, dry, and hot in potency. Its primary action is promoting bone healing (Asthisandhankara) - it is the herb of choice for fracture healing in Ayurveda. It is also useful in digestive disorders, hemorrhoids, ear diseases, eye diseases, and Vata disorders. The paste is applied externally on fractures and bone injuries. It has anabolic steroid-like properties that promote bone growth. Stems are collected, cleaned, and used fresh or dried. Dose: stem juice 10-20 ml; powder 3-6 grams. Verse refs: pages 418-419.

How Hadjod Helps with Inflammation

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Hadjod has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing inflammation:

  • Potency (Virya): Ushna (hot)
  • Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
  • Taste (Rasa): Madhura (sweet), Katu (pungent)
  • Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura), Pungent (Katu)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Calcium oxalate (100 grams), Carotene (100 gm contains 828 mg), Vitamin C (124 mg per 100g), Ketosteroid, Anabolic steroid-like compounds
Also Known As
English: Bone Setter, Veldt Grape, Adamant Creeper
Sanskrit: अस्थिसंहारी, अस्थिश्रृंखला, वज्राङ्गी
Hindi: हड्डीजोड़, हड़जोड़

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Bael Aegle marmelos Corr.
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See all herbs for inflammation on the Inflammation page.

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.