Pirandai,
a Climbing plant in grape’s family whose botanical name is Cissus
quadrangularris, also called Devil's backbone or veldt grape in Eglish; Hadjod,
Hadjora or Jangli-angoor in Hindi; Mangaravalli or Asthi Samhaara in
Kannada; Changalam paranta in Malayalam; Gudametige and Kokkitaya-ralu or, Nalleru in Telegu, has many remarkable scientifically confirmed health
benefits.
The
plant has vitamins, minerals triterpenoids, and carotenoids, component which
gives it a variety of health benefits.
The
good thing about this creeper is that it can grow in many parts of the world.
Therefore, it can be planted at home by those who are aware of the health
benefits it bears. However, despite some people being conscious of the Health
Benefits of Pirandai - Cissus quadrangularis, some people are reluctant to use
the plant because it irritates when it comes to contact with the skin.
Health
Benefits of Pirandai - Cissus quadrangularis includes:
Keeps bones healthy
The
plant is undoubtedly one of the secrets to having healthy and strong bones.
According to research, the plant contributes to the production of bone cells
osteoblasts’ which enhances the growth of bones. The plant is, therefore,
recommended as a cure for minor injuries that regularly occur at home.
In
the case of a fracture or swollen joints use of this creeper is recommended to
hasten the healing process. This plant, therefore, contributes to the general
strength of the body.
Prevents heart complications
Most
of the heart problems, for example, heart disease and heart attack result from
excess cholesterol in the body which consequently blocks the blood vessels
making the heart to overwork.
As
seen above, this climbing plant has an effect on body metabolism. It,
therefore, regulates the amount of cholesterol in the body, consequently
preventing many heart complications.
Treats hemorrhoids
This
plant was traditionally used to relieve pain though no scientific research had
been carried out. Research has shown that the belief that it can be used to
relieve pain is right specifically on the parts of the body with inflammations
resulting from hemorrhoids.
Reduces
menstrual discomforts
veldt grape is common to women because it reduces uneasiness during the menstrual period by
its ability to reduce cramping which is one of the causes of distress. It is,
therefore, that women include the plant to their diet.
Boosts body immunity
One
of the components of this plant, vitamin c, enhances the production of White
blood cells. This means that Health Benefits of Pirandai - Cissus
quadrangularis includes enabling your body to fight pathogens.
Helps in weight loss
The
most obvious Health Benefits of Pirandai - Cissus quadrangularis is that it
helps in weight loss. Many people wishing to burn extra fats and reduce some
pounds on their weight slot in this plant to their diet alongside daily
workouts and the results have always been positive. This is because the plant
enhances metabolism boosting the burning of excess fats in the body.