Mooligai Ulagam


 Some herbs used in Siddha system of medicine


Pirandai - பிரண்டை

Botanical Name       Cissus quadrangularis L.

Family                      VITACEAE

Habit                        Straggler

Distribution

The global distribution of this species is reportedly to be in the Indo-Malesian region. In India this rambling shrub is found in scrub jungles, roadsides and wastelands. In interior Karnataka, it occurs in the districts of Bangalore, Bellary, Chikmagalur, Chitradurga, Hassan, Kolar, Mysore and Tumkur. This species is globally distributed in Paleotropics. Within India, it is found throughout, particularly in the hotter parts; also cultivated in gardens.

Common Uses

The stem of Vajravalli is used in the form of paste to treat fracture and for fertility.

 

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