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Hadjod Medicinal Herb Benefits, How to Grow and Use?
Hadjod (in Hindi) got its name due to its fracture healing properties and hence is also known by the name of bonesetter, the other common names are, Pirandai, veldt grape, devil’s backbone, adamant creeper, asthisamharaka, or asthisamhara. Its botanical name is Cissus quadrangularis. Generally found in tropical Asia, Arabia and much of Africa, it has long been used as a medicinal plant due to its numerous medicinal benefits. This article gives you an insight into some of the lesser-known benefits of Hadjod as a medicinal plant and tips on how to grow this plant at home.
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How to Grow Hadjod :
Hadjod is typically propagated by the use of its seeds, although it can also be done by severing a branch from an established, flourishing hadjod plant. Simply place the branch into the soil that has been covered, give it a little water, and in a week or two, as the roots grow deeper, the branch will develop into a regular hadjod plant. Additionally, you must be careful not to water it too frequently, as doing so could cause the plant’s roots to become submerged and eventually letting the plant die.
In Fact in some cases you would not even need to water it if the branch falls down off the plant and it simply outgrows into a complete new plant sapling on its own.
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Hadjod plants grow best in direct sunlight. A fine balance between sunlight and water supports a healthier growth of the plant. Always keep a check if the soil gets dryer over time, make sure that you water it enough and do not leave it in the continuous sunlight for continuous 3-4 days especially during summers. You can use liquid fertilisers every 15 days, which will help support a healthy growth of the plant.
How to use Hadjod :
Hadjod plant can be consumed as a powder, juice or it is also available in the form of capsules in the markets. The dosage differs depending on the formulation and the age of the person consuming it.
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For children, a lower dosage is advised by professional Ayurvedic practitioners, owing to their lesser body weight. A daily dosage of 1.5 grams as powder, 5 ml as the juice or 1 tablet, after meals, along with milk or ghee is recommended.
In the case of adults, an everyday dose of 3 grams of the powder, 10 – 20 ml of the juice or 2 tablets, post taking in food, with warm milk, water or ghee is considered secure.
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Health Benefits of Hadjod :
Provides strength to bones & joints
Hadjod is rich in calcium, magnesium, and the antioxidants, all of these promote healthy bone cell formation, regeneration, and multiplication to which supports a good body structural development.
Improves digestion
Hadjod has antibacterial properties and hence has beneficial effects on digestion. It is effective at preserving digestive health and helps in eradicating intestinal bacteria like E. coli.
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Protects The Hepatic System(Liver & renal portal systems)
The hepatic system detoxifies blood, metabolises glucose, and synthesises proteins, and is a blood reservoir and hence serves an important purpose. Hadjod contains profuse amounts of vitamin C apart from the anti-inflammatory substances triterpenoids and beta-sitosterol, and thus it effectively shields the liver from fatty liver disorders and diseases related to bile duct.
Detoxifies your Body
Being a good source of vitamin C and flavonoids, Hadjod effectively flushes out extra food particles, fluids, and other toxic remains from the system, avoiding their accumulation in kidneys.
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Therapeutic uses of Hadjod:
Heals Bone Disorders
Hadjod accelerates the production and mineralization of bones, hence boosting their strength and density. It also reduces joint pain hence is helpful in arthritis.
Helpful in Weight Loss
Hadjod juice does wonders for the body’s lipid metabolism, reducing fat storage, and boosting calorie intake and weight loss in obese people.
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