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AN OVERVIEW ON ASTHISHRUNKHALA (CISSUS QUADRANGULARIS LINN). WITH SPECIAL REFERENCES TO AYURVEDIC AND MODERN SCIENCES

Dr. Meghla Chandrashekhar Kamble*, Dr. Prachi Khaire and Dr. Ruksana Irshad Pathan

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Abstract

Asthishrunkhala is a cactus-like succulent fleshy plant that is botanically known as Cissus quadrangularis Linn. It is a plant of family Vitaceae and usually found in tropical area. It is a useful plant any many conditions. Cissus quadrangularis is an evergreen climber growing to 5 m (16 ft) by .5 m (1.6 ft) at a fast rate. It is hardy to zone (UK) 10. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid and very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought Research on c. quadrangularis, proves pharmacological activities like cell reinforcement, anti- microbial activity, tissue regeneration activity, bone regeneration activity, pain relief activity, diuretic activity and ulcer healing activity. Hence, we document the available pharmacological data on Cissus quadrangularis.

Keywords: Cissus quadrangularis Linn, pharmacological action, traditional use.