KEEPING THE
SUPPLY-CHAIN MOVING
Cissus
Quadrangularis
PURPORTED USES
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May aid in weight reduction
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May decrease pain and swelling and improve the rate of healing in people with various types of bone fractures
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May help to increase bone mass in people with low bone mass
COMMON NAMES
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Adamant Creeper
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Devil's Backbone
BRAND NAMES
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Life Extension: Dr. Strum's Intensive Bone Formula
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Primaforce: Cissus
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
WebMD
About Cissus Quadrangularis
Cissus Quadrangularis is native to certain parts of Asia, Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula, Cissus Quadrangularis has long been used as a natural remedy to treat a wide variety of ailments as well as help treat pain, regulate menstruation, and repair bone fractures.
The healing properties of this plant are attributed to its high contents of vitamin C and antioxidant compounds like carotenoids, tannins, and phenols. It's possible these vitamins make up for deficiencies in other elements such afterglow minerals, calcium-rich foods/meals etc., which may not be readily available by eating red meat.
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