Asthi-shrinkahala, also known as Cissus quadrangularis, is a medicinal plant is plant native to India and has a long history of use in ayurveda.
ACTIONS & USES:
In ayurveda, Asthi-shrinkhala is used to treat a variety of conditions, including:
- Porous bones: Research suggests that Asthi-shrinkhala may help to promote bone health and may be useful in the treatment of osteoporosis.
- Bone fractures: Research suggests that Asthi-shrinkhala reinforces new bone formation by stimulating callus formation and early mineralization of the fractured bones. It is thus widely used in ayurveda for treating bone fractures.
- Osteo-arthritis: Research suggests that Asthi-shrinkhala strengthens the joint cartilage. It is thus used in the management of osteoarthritis (OA).
- Varicose veins / Piles: Asthi-shrinkhala has been reported to tone up the walls of the veins. It can therefore be used to treat weak walls of the veins in varicose veins and piles.
- Wound healing: Asthi-shrinkhala is thought to have wound-healing properties and has been used traditionally to treat cuts, burns, and other injuries.
- Diabetes: Some studies suggest that Asthi-shrinkhala may help to lower blood sugar levels and may be useful in the management of diabetes.
- Weight loss: Some research suggests that Asthi-shrinkhala may help to reduce body weight and body fat, making it potentially useful for weight loss.
- Inflammatory diseases: Asthi-shrinkhala has anti-inflammatory properties and may be helpful in the treatment of conditions having underlying inflammation, such as arthritis, dermatitis, etc.
- Vitiligo: Asthi-shrinkhala has been reported to enhance the formation of melanin in the skin. It can thus be used in the management of vitiligo/leucoderma.
- Bacterial infection: Asthi-shrinkhala has been reported to possess anti-bacterial activity. It can thus be sued in treating various types of bacterial infection.
- Amebiasis: Asthi-shrinkhala has been reported to possess anti-amebic activity. It can therefore be used in managing amebiasis.
HOW TO USE IT?
Asthi-shrinkhala could be used as –
- Asthi-shrinkhala powder – 3-6 gms, 2-3 times a day;
- Asthi-shrinkhala ghan (extract) tablet – 1-2 tablets, 3-6 times a day;
- Nubon tablet – 1-2 tablets, 3 times a day, especially in the management of fractures,
- osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis.
PRECAUTIONS
Kindly note that while Asthi-shrinkhala has been traditionally used in the above-mentioned conditions, it is always advisable to use it after consulting a qualified healthcare professional.