Pirandai /adamant creeper or Cissus quadrangularis is a perennial plant of the grape family. It is commonly known as veldt grape, winged treevine or adamant creeper. The species is native to tropical Asia, the Arabian Peninsula and much of Africa.

Also known as Karalakam Bone setter plant ( Hadjod, Pirandai, Veldt Grape, Devil's backbone, Adamant creeper, Asthi samharaka, Asthisamhara , Pirandai Plant has been used in various Ayurvedic classical medicines to heal broken bones and injured ligaments and tendons. In siddha medicine, it is considered a tonic and analgesic, and is believed to help heal broken bones, thus its name.

• Pirandai is very helpful for ailments of the stomach as well as heart.

• Best cure for gastric disorders.

• Pirandai contains vitamin C and vitamin E and is also a rich source of calcium.

• Pirandai is of multifarious types such as ordinary pirandai, red pirandai, uruttu pirandai or ball-shaped pirandai, muppirandai, thattai pirandai or square pirandai, kalipirandai, theempirandai, puli pirandai and olai pirandai.

• Its botanical name is ‘Cissus quadrangularis’ and is also called ‘viggravalli’. It belongs to creeper variety. also called a s the adamant creeper , devils backbone . paste form (thuvaiyal)of this pirandai is very useful in treating swelling due to injury, pain, muscle aches , joint pains etc .

• Pirandai is said to stimulate energy and make one more brisk and active . It is good for enhancing memory power; to strengthen the brain nerves It will stop bleeding in the gum Gastric related problems will be removed .

• Our elders recommend consuming pirandai at least twice a week .

• Pirandai paste will be highly useful to treat bone and joint ailments.

• Piles can be treated by this paste form; it will control bleeding at the mouth of anus due to piles trouble.

• The pirandai can be ghee-fried and one teaspoon of it can be taken both in the morning and evening to cure the piles related issues.

• It will help in the removal of blocks in blood vessels so that blood circulation to the heart will be regular.

• Heart function will become normal and effective.

• Women are prone to backache and hip pain during their monthly periods for which this pirandai paste will be very useful. Pirandai paste will be ideal for bone fracture to become normal.

• The ripe stem can be mixed with tamarind and salt and the powdered form can be heated and when it is warm, it can also be externally applied on the part of fractured bone or a sprain or on the swollen part to become normal.

• Pirandai is the Tamil name. It is commonly called "Adamant Creeper | Devil's Back Bone I Veldt Grape" in English . Said to be a Cure for more than 300 diseases and health issues .

• Some other important health benefits .

• for Preventing premature aging of Skin: for Healing Bones: for Ulcer: for Pirandai for Anti Inflammatory & Analgesic properties for Menopausal Women:

• for Preventing Osteoporosis: for Weight Loss: for Diabetics:

• for Stomach Disorders:

• for Boosting immunity Several ways to use Pirandai in your diet are preparing a delicious 😋 chutney or Thogayal, thokku , podi , appalam , as a paste to apply on body for bone and nerve problems.

  Ingredients

• 3/4 cup black udad dal

• 1/4 cup chana dal

• 2 tbsp toor dal

• 1 tsp pepper

• 1 tbsp black sesame seeds

• Few curry leaves

• 2 cups washed chopped pirandai

• 1 gooseberry size Tamrind

• 6-8 red chilies

• 1 piece asafoetida

• sesame oil for stir frying and some for individual roasting .

• Salt

  Method

• Pirandai when handled without washing will cause itching , so first wash them well , dry on a cloth , then apply coconut oil or sesame oil on both hands before continuing to process them for cooking .

• First , remove the extra veins, tendrils, and small leaves, , then chop at the segments , joints, which break off with a light twist . Choose tender pirandai for cooking as they tastegood and fresh ,the more mature ones can be used to make Pirandai oil .

• Usually , when we break off at the joints, we can easily peel them off from four sides, how ever it may cause itching , so beter to use a good peeler , to pull away the exterior skin . The inner suculent part is what we need for cooking .

• Wash and clean Pirandai stems by discarding leaves , peeling off the outer skin carefully after applying oil on hands .

• Chop all the stems .

• Add oil to a pan , add the chopped stems of pirandai ,

• allow them to fry till almost crunchy to remove moisture .

• Alternatively you can also air fry and use , or roast in microwave for oil free pirandai . To a pan ,

• add a drop of oil to fry the asafoetida , roast till they puff up .

• Remove . Next roast thec individual dals , oil fry chilies , curry heaves , pop the sesame seeds , all separately as shown .

• Oil fry the Tamrind bits till crispy but don’t burn .

• Cool all ingredients and powder to a almost smooth texture or preferred texture . I have kept it semi smooth with coarse texture so that they taste delicious when mixed with hot rice and ghee .

• Store the prepared powder in a airtight container or glass jar for longer shelf life .

• This powder can be used as dosa idli Milagai powder too .

Benefits :

• Adamant Creeper can help to reduce swelling and irritation throughout the body and also treat or lessen the symptoms of hemorrhoids.

• Adamant Creeper has the ability to lower blood sugar levels in the body. Adamant Creeper can help burn fat, reduce appetite, and increase lean muscle mass.

• Adamant Creeper has been used as a medicinal plant since antiquity.

• In Siddha medicine, Adamant Creeper is considered a tonic and analgesic and in Ayurvedic classical medicine

• it is believed to help in healing broken bones, thus its named “Asthisamharaka” (prevents the destruction of bones).

• The Assamese people and the Garo tribe of Meghalaya and Bangladesh have used Adamant Creeper for bone fracture.

Benefits of Adamant Creeper /Pirandai

1. Adamant Creeper helps to reduce joint pain and relieve symptoms of arthritis, a condition characterized by swollen, stiff joints. Adamant Creeper contains a rich source of calcium ions and is known to accelerate healing of fracture and increase the bone strength.

2. Adamant Creeper contains ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) which helps the body get an extra defensive shield against pathogens and foreign substances in the body, as well as additional antioxidant protection.

3. Adamant Creeper relieves menstrual cramping, bloating, mood swings and hormonal imbalances.

4. Adamant Creeper can help to reduce swelling and irritation throughout the body and also treat or lessen the symptoms of hemorrhoids.

5. Adamant Creeper has the ability to lower blood sugar levels in the body.

6. Adamant Creeper can help burn fat, reduce appetite, and increase lean muscle mass.

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