Veld grape (Cissus quadrangularis)

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Veld grape (Cissus quadrangularis).

(Cissus quadrangularis) commonly called Veldt grape, Vadamant creeper, Cucumber Cactus, or ប្រទាលឆ្អឹងពស់៖ or វល្លិ៍ច្រវាក់ចោរ (in Khmer).

Overview:
The veld grape (Cissus quadrangularis) contains many phytochemicals, including:
Vitamin C, Flavonoids, Carotenoids, Tannins, Phenols, Alkaloids, Phytosterols, Saponins, Fixed oils and fats, and Carbohydrates. 
 
The stem of the veld grape plant also contains:
A and β-amyrins
β-sitosterol
Ketosetosterol
Calcium oxalate
31 methyl tritiacontanoic acid
Taraxeryl acetate
Taraxeroliso-pentadecanoic acid
Calcium ions
Phosphorus 
 
The veld grape has been used for centuries to treat a variety of health conditions, including:
Bone fractures, Pain, Menstrual regulation, Infections, Weight loss, Weight management, Osteoporosis, Joint health, and Metabolic syndrome. 
 
Extracts from the veld grape's leaves, roots, and stems are available as herbal supplements in powder, capsule, or syrup form.

In rural areas of India, villagers in different regions are using it as leafy-green in stew and stir-fries. 














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