Abstract
This study investigates the use and efficacy of Cissus quadrangularis in the treatment of various diseases. This vine is native to Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Depending on the region, it is also known as the Adamant creeper, Harbhanga, Chodhari, Sannalam, Nalleru, Vajravelli, and Mangara vali. It contains significant amounts of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, calcium, and phosphorus, as well as various functional components, which include luteolin, β-carotene, β-sitosterol, quercetin, and isorhamnetin. Extracts of C. quadrangularis are reported to have bone healing, anti-obesity, free radical scavenging, antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer activities. Therefore, extracts of C. quadrangularis have the potential to be applied as effective functional foods for various diseases such as osteoporosis, obesity, and cancer.
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