Hadjod - Hadjora - Vajravalli - Cissus Quadrangularis

What is HadJod :
The Hadjod tree is a common bush found in India’s warmest regions. The plant can grow up to a height of 1.5 m, with branches splitting into four parts or a quadrangular arrangement. The leaves are bright green, with sharp edges and three lobes. This plant bears white or jade flowers and red berries when ripened.

It has been used as an herb for thousands of years by Indians who believe that the juice from the leaves can cure many ailments including fever, coughs, dysentery, diarrhoea, stomachache and even snake bite. It is also believed to increase sexual potency and improve fertility in women. 

The Hadjod tree grows up to a height of 1.5 m, with branches splitting into four parts or a quadrangular arrangement. The leaves are bright green, with sharp edges and three lobes. This plant bears white or jade flowers and red berries when ripened.

Uses:

• Hadjod is used for many different purposes, including treating bone diseases and promoting weight loss.
• The juice of hadjod stem derivatives can be consumed internally as well as a paste or powder prepared from its leaves applied externally, on fractures, osteoporosis and arthritis. Hadjod speeds up bone mineralization and formation, simultaneously increasing bone mineral density and strength, and pacifying aches in the joints.
• Hadjod juice works wonders in improving lipid metabolism in the body, decreasing fat accumulation and accelerating calorie consumption and weight loss in those who are obese.
• Plaque, tartar and cavities cause discomfort in the teeth and gums. Following brushing, rinsing with hadjod juice clears all infectious agents causing toothaches due to its extensive antimicrobial characteristics.
• Hadjod extracts possess intrinsic sedative properties which may be beneficial for individuals experiencing epileptic seizures or other forms of seizure-related symptoms such as convulsions. A regular intake of hadjod can reduce epileptic seizures by reducing inflammation within brain tissue; this effect has been observed through animal studies

Benefits:
 Hadjod is an age-old remedy that is used to maintain optimal health and prevent disease. It has been used in the Middle East since ancient times, and it has been shown to have a variety of health benefits, including:

- Fortifies Bones And Joints
Packed with calcium, magnesium and the antioxidant resveratrol, hadjod works to foster proper bone cell growth, regeneration and proliferation, thereby ensuring positive structural development of the body.

- Regulates The Digestive Process
Hadjod has rewarding benefits for digestion, being a noteworthy antimicrobial agent. It is efficacious in maintaining ideal gut flora and combating intestinal bacteria such as E.coli, in essence promoting digestion.

- Protects The Hepatic System
Containing profuse amounts of vitamin C apart from the anti-inflammatory substances triterpenoids and beta-sitosterol, hadjod effectively shields the liver from fatty liver disorders and bile duct diseases.

- Acts As An Aphrodisiac
Hadjod is useful in restoring optimal sexual function in men and women, due to its powerful antioxidant content and serves as a natural aphrodisiac, boosting vigour and stamina.

How to use:
Did you know that the dosage of hadjod or Cissus quadrangularis depends upon the formulation of whether it is being consumed in powder, juice or capsule form?

For children, a lower dosage is advised by professional Ayurvedic practitioners, owing to their lesser bodyweight. 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.