{"id":2731,"date":"2025-07-14T19:04:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T18:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ramamm.com\/?page_id=2731"},"modified":"2025-07-14T19:04:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T18:04:45","slug":"nalleru-thokka","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ramamm.com\/?page_id=2731","title":{"rendered":"Nalleru Thokka"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Nalleru<\/strong> (\u0c28\u0c32\u0c4d\u0c32\u0c47\u0c30\u0c41) in Telugu refers to the plant <strong>Cissus quadrangularis<\/strong>, commonly known as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hadjod<\/strong> (Hindi)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Veldt grape<\/strong> (English)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Asthisamhara<\/strong> (Sanskrit \u2013 meaning &#8220;bone joiner&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pirandai<\/strong> (Tamil)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Harjor<\/strong> (North India)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>\ud83c\udf3f <strong>Nalleru (Cissus quadrangularis) \u2013 Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is a <strong>succulent, vine-like plant<\/strong> commonly grown on fences or wild in rural India. In <strong>Ayurveda<\/strong>, <strong>Siddha<\/strong>, and <strong>folk medicine<\/strong>, it is highly valued for <strong>bone healing<\/strong>, <strong>joint pain<\/strong>, <strong>digestion<\/strong>, and <strong>metabolic health<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Top Health Benefits of Nalleru<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. \ud83e\uddb4 <strong>Bone Healing &amp; Fracture Recovery<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Speeds up healing of <strong>fractures<\/strong>, sprains, and joint injuries.<\/li>\n<li>Increases <strong>osteoblast activity<\/strong> (bone-forming cells).<\/li>\n<li>Often given with milk or in herbal oils during bone injury recovery.<\/li>\n<li>Used in Ayurvedic bone tonic: <strong>Asthisamhara rasayana<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>2. \ud83e\udd15 <strong>Arthritis &amp; Joint Pain<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduces <strong>joint inflammation<\/strong> and stiffness.<\/li>\n<li>Acts as an <strong>anti-inflammatory<\/strong> and mild analgesic.<\/li>\n<li>Helps in <strong>rheumatoid arthritis<\/strong>, <strong>osteoarthritis<\/strong>, and <strong>back pain<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>3. \ud83e\uddec <strong>Weight Loss &amp; Metabolic Health<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Promotes <strong>fat metabolism<\/strong> and reduces abdominal fat.<\/li>\n<li>Some modern studies suggest anti-obesity effects.<\/li>\n<li>Traditionally used to improve <strong>digestion and detoxification<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>4. \ud83e\ude78 <strong>Menstrual &amp; Reproductive Health<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Helps regulate <strong>irregular periods<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In folk medicine, sometimes used for <strong>postpartum uterine toning<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>5. \ud83c\udf3f <strong>Gastrointestinal Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Treats <strong>indigestion<\/strong>, <strong>gas<\/strong>, <strong>ulcers<\/strong>, and <strong>loss of appetite<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The juice or chutney is a common remedy for <strong>acidity<\/strong> and <strong>gut inflammation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>6. \ud83e\uddb7 <strong>Teeth and Gums<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chewing the stem helps with <strong>gum bleeding<\/strong>, <strong>toothache<\/strong>, and <strong>oral infections<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>\ud83e\uddea <strong>Nutritional &amp; Phytochemical Content<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Compound<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Function<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Vitamin C<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Antioxidant, supports healing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Calcium<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Bone strength<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Beta-sitosterol<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Anti-inflammatory, cholesterol-lowering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ketosteroids<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Promote bone growth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Carotenoids<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Antioxidant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Resveratrol<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Anti-aging, heart-protective<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<p>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f <strong>How to Use Nalleru<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd38 1. <strong>Chutney (Thokku \/ Pachadi)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Steam tender stems, grind with tamarind, green chili, garlic, and salt.<\/li>\n<li>Eat in small amounts with rice to treat digestion and joint issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udd38 2. <strong>Juice<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Crush stem and filter juice.<\/li>\n<li>Take 10\u201315 ml daily with warm water or buttermilk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udd38 3. <strong>External Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stem paste mixed with turmeric and lime can be applied to swelling or sprains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Precautions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Raw stem may irritate the throat<\/strong>; always cook\/boil or add tamarind.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid during <strong>pregnancy<\/strong> (uterine stimulant effect).<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>small quantities<\/strong> if trying it the first time.<\/li>\n<li>Too much can cause <strong>mild laxative effect<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Would you like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A traditional <strong>chutney recipe<\/strong> for Nalleru?<\/li>\n<li>Or a <strong>medicated oil<\/strong> preparation method for bone pain and swelling?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nalleru (\u0c28\u0c32\u0c4d\u0c32\u0c47\u0c30\u0c41) in Telugu refers to the plant Cissus quadrangularis, commonly known as: Hadjod (Hindi) Veldt grape (English) Asthisamhara (Sanskrit \u2013 meaning &#8220;bone joiner&#8221;) Pirandai (Tamil) Harjor (North India) \ud83c\udf3f Nalleru (Cissus quadrangularis) \u2013 Overview It is a succulent, vine-like plant commonly grown on fences or wild in rural India. 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