The Veldt Grape (Adamant Creeper) – Cultivation, Health Benefits, and Medicinal Properties
Introduction
The Veldt Grape (Cissus quadrangularis), also known as Adamant Creeper, Hadjod, Pirandai in Tamil, and Bone Setter, is a perennial climbing plant from the grape family (Vitaceae). It is highly valued in traditional medicine, especially in Ayurveda and Siddha, for its remarkable bone-healing properties. This plant is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Africa, and is widely grown in tropical and subtropical regions. Its stems are thick, fleshy, and quadrangular, making it easy to identify.
