Herb · Asia
Bone setter
Cissus quadrangularis
Traditionally attributed effects: cleansing, stomachic; speeds bone healing in fractures, stem juice for irregular menstruation and scurvy, for asthma, indigestion, ear infection and nosebleeds.
Safety notes
Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Preparation
Tea 1–2 ml; stem internally and externally for fractures; stem paste; stem juice.
Use in traditions
Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Asthisanhari. The square, fleshy stem is called hadjod, 'bone joiner', in India. It is pounded and laid on fractures and taken to speed up healing; small studies in fractures are promising but limited.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Ayurvedic materia medica
Attributed effects
Cleansing, stomachic; speeds bone healing in fractures, stem juice for irregular menstruation and scurvy, for asthma, indigestion, ear infection and nosebleeds.
Preparation and amount
Tea 1–2 ml; stem internally and externally for fractures; stem paste; stem juice.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- Tea (infusion)Compress, poultice and paste