Taking the shape of a bone in the body, the Asthishrunkala or Cissus Quadrangular or Hadjod or Bone setter plant is known to be an effective remedy in strengthening the bones and joints and is a remedy for broken bones and concussions.

The plant’s stem is a rich source of carotenoids, triterpenoids and ascorbic acid and is known to reduce the healing time of broken bones by 30 to 50 percent. Its leaves and stem and roots are also used to treat rheumatism, muscle injuries, sprains, obesity, gout, syphilis, worm infestation, diabetes, peptic ulcer, hemorrhoids, high cholesterol among others. It also acts as a body building supplement.

There are several ways one can make this herb a part of their diet. The Asthishrunkala stem is fried in ghee and administered with milk or consumed as a chutney is beneficial for the treatment of fractures and Osteoarthritis. The young shoots of the plant are burnt to ashes in a closed vessel and administered in dyspepsia and indigestion. It is also taken in gastrointestinal disorders such as colic and dyspepsia and irregular menstruation. Ayurvedic healers use its paste over fractured or displaced joints. Its soup is also served to quicken the bone healing process.

Asthishrunkala Chutney

Ingredients:
Asthishrunkala chopped and cleaned - 1 cup
Tamarind - 1 small lemon size
Whole dry red chilies - 7 to 8
White sesame seeds - 2 tbsp
Urad dal - 2 tsp
Oil - 2 tsp
Salt  for taste

Method:
Wash and chop Asthishrunkala into one inch size pieces.
Soak it in tamarind water.
Roast white sesame seeds and other whole spices in little oil and keep it aside.
Sauté the Asthishrunkala in one tsp oil, till it changes its color slightly into brown. Let it cool completely.
Grind it into chutney consistency using little water.

About Mahanasa Healthy Kitchen :
Mahanasa Healthy Kitchen is an Ayurvedic clinic that offers Ayurveda cooking classes in Bangalore, Karnataka. At Mahanasa, students are taught to cook tasty and healthy dishes according to the season and nature of their bodies. These dishes can be prepared at home with the ingredients available in regular kitchen. Students are taught nutritional facts, Ayurveda recipes, medicinal properties of the ingredients through these classes. The course is structured in a way to understand Ayurvedic principles behind cooking techniques. This would immensely help in understanding individual diet requirements based on the season to keep healthier life. A healthy family is a happy family. 

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