Pirandai/Asthisamhara Plant

Binomial Name – Cissus quadrangularis

Pirandai/Asthisamhara/பிரண்டை

Pirandai (Cissus quadrangularis) is a perennial plant of the grape family. It is commonly known as veldt grape,devil’s backbone, adamant creeper, asthisamharaka, hadjod and pirandai. The species is native to tropical Asia, Arabia and much of Africa.

Cissus quadrangularis is a plant that has been revered for its medicinal properties for thousands of years. However, recent research has found that this power-packed plant may also help promote bone health, relieve joint pain, and protect against chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and stroke