Hadjod (Cissus Quadrangularis): Bone Health Benefits & Research

Hadjod (Cissus quadrangularis), also called the "bone-setter" plant, is one of Ayurveda's oldest and most studied herbs for fracture recovery and bone strength.

What Is Hadjod?

Hadjod is a succulent climbing plant used across Indian traditional medicine, particularly for supporting bone healing after fractures. Its name in Ayurveda (asthisanghata, roughly "bone-fuser") reflects its traditional role.

What Is Hadjod Traditionally Used For?

Ayurvedic practitioners have used Hadjod for centuries to support the body's natural bone-healing process after fractures, and more broadly for bone and joint wellness.

What Does Research Say About Hadjod and Bone Healing?

Cissus quadrangularis is one of the more clinically tested single herbs for bone support. An early clinical study on fracture healing found supplementation was associated with faster healing markers compared with standard care alone (PubMed). A pilot clinical evaluation in maxillofacial (jaw) fractures reported reduced pain, swelling, and fracture mobility, with visible bone formation on imaging during the healing period (PubMed). A more recent multicentric, randomized, open-label study combining Cissus quadrangularis with Boswellia serrata extract found the combination accelerated radiographic healing of distal radius (wrist) fractures compared with standard treatment alone over 60 days (PubMed). A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis of bone biomarker studies found a significant association with parathyroid hormone levels, while noting the number of available studies remains limited and effects on other bone biomarkers weren't statistically significant (PubMed).

This research describes studied effects of concentrated extracts, often alongside standard medical fracture treatment — not a claim that Hadjod alone treats or cures any fracture or bone condition. Anyone with a diagnosed fracture or bone disorder should follow their doctor's treatment plan; Hadjod is not a substitute for medical care.

Which Kusom Product Contains Hadjod?

Hadjod is a core ingredient in Hadbal Masala, Kusom's everyday spice blend formulated for bone and joint wellness.

FAQs

Can Hadjod replace medical treatment for a fracture?

No. Every clinical study on Hadjod used it alongside standard medical fracture care, not as a replacement for it. Always follow your doctor's treatment plan for any fracture.

Is Hadjod the same as Cissus quadrangularis sold internationally?

Yes — Hadjod is the Hindi/Ayurvedic name for Cissus quadrangularis, the same plant studied internationally under that botanical name.