Hadjod

(Bone Setter)
Sanskrit: अस्थिसंहारी • Botanical: Vitis quadrangularis Wall. (Syn. Cissus quadrangularis Linn.)

Hadjod (Vitis/Cissus quadrangularis) is famously known as the 'bone-setter' herb. The text describes it as a climbing plant with quadrangular (four-angled) fleshy stems that break easily at nodes. The stems are the main medicinal part. It is rich in calcium (Calcium oxalate), Carotene, and Vitamin C. It is described as sweet, pungent, light, dry, and hot in potency. Its primary action is promoting bone healing (Asthisandhankara) - it is the herb of choice for fracture healing in Ayurveda. It is also useful in digestive disorders, hemorrhoids, ear diseases, eye diseases, and Vata disorders. The paste is applied externally on fractures and bone injuries. It has anabolic steroid-like properties that promote bone growth. Stems are collected, cleaned, and used fresh or dried. Dose: stem juice 10-20 ml; powder 3-6 grams. Verse refs: pages 418-419.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura), Pungent (Katu)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Calcium oxalate (100 grams), Carotene (100 gm contains 828 mg), Vitamin C (124 mg per 100g), Ketosteroid, Anabolic steroid-like compounds
Also Known As
English: Bone Setter, Veldt Grape, Adamant Creeper
Sanskrit: अस्थिसंहारी, अस्थिश्रृंखला, वज्राङ्गी
Hindi: हड्डीजोड़, हड़जोड़

What is Hadjod (Bone Setter / हड्डीजोड़)?

Hadjod (Vitis/Cissus quadrangularis) is famously known as the 'bone-setter' herb. The text describes it as a climbing plant with quadrangular (four-angled) fleshy stems that break easily at nodes. The stems are the main medicinal part. It is rich in calcium (Calcium oxalate), Carotene, and Vitamin C. It is described as sweet, pungent, light, dry, and hot in potency. Its primary action is promoting bone healing (Asthisandhankara) - it is the herb of choice for fracture healing in Ayurveda. It is also useful in digestive disorders, hemorrhoids, ear diseases, eye diseases, and Vata disorders. The paste is applied externally on fractures and bone injuries. It has anabolic steroid-like properties that promote bone growth. Stems are collected, cleaned, and used fresh or dried. Dose: stem juice 10-20 ml; powder 3-6 grams. Verse refs: pages 418-419.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Asthisandhankara (bone-healing)
  • Sandhaniya (uniting fractured bones)
  • Deepana (kindles digestive fire)
  • Pachana (digestive)
  • Vatahara (alleviates Vata)
  • Shothahara (reduces swelling)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Hadjod by Condition

Explore how Hadjod is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Hadjod for Inflammation
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Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.