Cissus quadrangularis
Cissus quadrangularis, commonly known as Adamant Creeper or Veldt Grape, is a succulent climbing shrub renowned in Ayurvedic medicine. Highly valued for its bone-healing properties, it promotes osteoblast activity. Rich in antioxidants, this versatile plant is also widely utilized to support joint health and manage weight effectively.
- Scientific name: Cissus quadrangularis
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, scientifically known as Cissus quadrangularis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Vitales and the family Vitaceae. Ultimately, it is classified under the genus Cissus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Vitales | WCVP |
| Family | Vitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cissus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Cissus quadrangularis, exhibits a specific distribution across several nations within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in the territories of Benin and Burkina. Furthermore, its presence extends into the coastal and inland areas of Gambia. The species is also documented within the borders of Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its geographical range includes the tropical landscapes of the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cissus quadrangularis has 41 reported phytochemicals identified across 47 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, ascorbic acid, phytosterols, polyphenols, quercitrin.
- Total chemicals
- 41
- Scientific sources
- 47
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ascorbic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytosterols | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COX | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aloe-emodin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpinetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cissus quadrangularis has 14 reported activities identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anabolic, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anticonvulsant.
- Total activities
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Anabolic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiepileptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cissus quadrangularis has 66 reported medicinal uses identified across 83 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hemorrhoids, asthma, osteoporosis, bone fractures, epilepsy.
- Total uses
- 66
- Scientific sources
- 83
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hemorrhoids | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| asthma | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| osteoporosis | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| bone fractures | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fracture healing | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| irregular menstruation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| weight loss | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |