Ethnomedicinal and Dietary Uses of Cissus quadrangularis L. (Asthishrinkhala) from the Tribes, Rural People and Traditional Healers of Andhra Pradesh, India

Abstract

Aims: To document and explore the ethnomedico botanical claims, folklore claims and dietary recipes of Cissus quadrangularis L. of Vitaceae family. Materials and methods:The study has aimed to review the 161 tribal individuals like traditional healers, tribal doctors and elder people in the field trips on their daily utilization of C. quadrangularis L. plant. The data were collected through conversation during the field trips. During the interviews, local names, useful plant parts, the method of preparation and dosage were recorded. The plants employed along C. quadrangularis L. were systematically identified by comparing with the assistance of related flora like "The Flora of Presidency of Madras" by Gamble (1936) and other related works.Results: The present study reveals 19 ethnomedical claims on C. quadrangularis L. collected from various tribal pockets of Andhra Pradesh and three dietary recipes from rural people residing in different habitats of Andhra Pradesh. Conclusion:With this investigation, it can be concluded that C. quadrangularis L. is an abundantly accessible restorative plant with an assortment of symptoms. It is utilized as a part of the bone recuperating agent in bone fractures by the tribes, conventional healers and additionally bolstered by traditional Ayurvedic literature by the name Asthishrinkhala. It is likewise a great dietary hotspot for bio calcium and bone wellbeing. Advance pharmacological, clinical and dietary investigations may divulge numerous esteems that are more helpful and exhibit as capable nourishing help in numerous more maladies including bone well being. Clinical significance:In Ayurvedic literature, it is mainly used in bone fractures, diseases of the eye, worm infestation, hemorrhoids, etc., diseases, some of the tribal claims support these indications some are unique and new like in constipation, dysmenorrhoea, etc. Along with stem some of the tribes are using its leaves, roots, etc. in different diseases. Pharmacological investigations on these claims can explore strategies for rendering new drugs to eradicate diseases clinically. Dishes prepared from C. quadrangularis L. may support as dietary supplements in clinical conditions like osteoporosis, osteopenia, etc. which needs further validation.

An Overview of Cissus Quandragularis

“…It is given in Ayurveda as an alternate, anthelmintic, dyspeptic, indigestion, tonic, analgesic in disorders of the eyes and ears, and in the management of asthma and irregular menstruation [21][22][23][24][25].…”

Pharmacognostical Standardization of Balamulachurna- Root Powder of Sida rhombifolia subsp. retusa (L.) Borssum

“…Powder analysis [7][8][9][10] Root powder was treated with different reagents like distilled water, 5% aqueous NaOH and 60% aqueous sulphuric acid, and the powder was pressed between filter paper for 24 hr. The results are documented in Table 4.…”

“…[1][2][3][4][5] According to estimates from the World Health Organization, 80% of people in developing nations like China and India still rely on traditional medicines, primarily plant-based medications, for their basic medical requirements. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] According to the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), bala is the third-most-used medication in the Ayurvedic pharmaceutical sector. It is primarily collected from the wild.…”

Phyto-Pharmacognostical Standardization of Three Morpho-Variants of Cissus quadrangularis L.

“…Due to its healing property of broken bones and its resemblance with bones and joints of the human body, it has been named as Hadjod. [1] Several regions with humid climates, including those in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaya, West Africa [2] and Thailand, are native to C. quadrangularis. [3] Morphologically, different variants of C. quadrangularis has been identified from various regions of Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.…”