Cissus Quadrangularis

Other Names: Asthisonhara, Chadhuri, Chaudhari, Cissus, Cissus Extract, Cissus Formula, Cissus Formulation, C. Quadrangularis, Cissus Quadrangularis, Cissus Quadrangularis Extract, CORE, CQ, CQE, CQR-300, Extrait de Cissus, Hadjod, Hadjora, Harbhanga, Harsankari, Hasjora, Kandavela, Mangaroli, Nalleru, Namunungwa, Phet Cha Sung Khaat, Phet Sang Kat, Phet Sangkhat, Pirandai, Quadrangularis, Samroi To, San Cha Khuat, Stemmed Vine, Vajravalli, Vedhari, Veld Grape, Veldt-grape, Vitis quadrangularis, Winged Treebine.
Cissus quadrangularis is a succulent vine from Africa and Asia. It is one of the most commonly used medicinal plants in Thailand, and is also used in traditional African and Ayurvedic medicine. All parts of the plant are used for medicine.

Special Precautions of Cissus Quadrangularis

• Some specific commercial products containing Cissus quadrangularis seem to be safe when used appropriately in adults short-term (for up to 6-8 weeks). These products can cause side effects such as headache, intestinal gas, dry mouth, diarrhea, and insomnia. But there is not enough information to know how often these side effects might occur.
• Since there is not much information about the use of Cissus quadrangularis in people, long-term safety is not known.
• Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of Cissus quadrangularis during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Benefits and uses of Cissus Quadrangularis are

• Cissus quadrangularis is used for obesity, diabetes, a cluster of heart disease risk factors called “metabolic syndrome,” and high cholesterol. It has also been used for bone fractures, weak bones (osteoporosis), scurvy, cancer, upset stomach, hemorrhoids, peptic ulcer disease (PUD), painful menstrual periods, asthma, malaria, and pain. Cissus quadrangularis is also used in bodybuilding supplements as an alternative to anabolic steroids.
• a small study published in 2008 found that taking a combination of Cissus quadrangularis and Irvingia gabonensis (also called African Mango) for ten weeks helped promote weight loss in obese or overweight adults. The herbal formula also appeared to improve participants' cholesterol levels.