Raaja Paathaa, is equated with
Stephania hernandfolia Walp.)
Unani Paathaa.
Siddha/Tamil Paadakkizhangu, Appatta.
Action Root astringent, antispasmodic (used for cramps, painful menstruation), analgesic, antipyretic, diuretic, antiithic and emmenagogue. Prescribed for diarrhoea, dysentery, piles, urogenital affections (cystitis, nephritis, menorrhagia) Root paste is applied topically on scabies and eruptions on the body. Also used for preventing miscarriage.
The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India attributed blood purifying properties to the root and indicated it in lactal disorders.
Hayatine (dl-beberine) is the principal alkaloid of the root. Its derivatives, methiodide and methochloride are reported to be potent neuromuscular-blocking agents.
152 Cissus quadrangula Linn.
Not to be confused with Abuta grand flora, a South American medicinal plant.
Dosage Root—3—6 g powder. (API Vol. I.)
the plant hastens fracture-healing by reducing the total convalescent period by 33% in experimental rats and dogs; it aids in recovery of the strength of the bones up to 90% in 6 weeks.
Dosage Stem—10—20 ml juice. (API Vol. III.)
Cissus quadrangula Linn.
Synonym Vitis quadrangula Wall. Family Vitaceae.
Habitat Throughout the warmer parts of India, also cultivated in gardens.
English Square Stalked Vine, Adamant Creeper.
Ayurvedic Asthisamhaara, Asthisamhrita. Asthi-samyojaka, Vajravalli, Chaturdhaaraa.
Unani Hadjod.
Siddha/Tamil Perandai.
Action The anabolic and steroidal principles of the aerial part showed a marked influence in the rate of fracture-healing. The drug exerts influence both on the organic and mineral phase of fracture-healing. Stem—alterative in scurvy (the
plant is rich in vitamin C) and irregular menstruation.
The plant contains phytogenic steroid, ketosteroids, sitosterol, alphaamyrin, alpha-ampyrone and tetracyclic triterpenoids. Phytogenic stenods showed bone healing properties. Coloside-A possesses smooth muscle relaxant effect. The total alcoholic extract of the plant neutralizes the antianabolic effect
