Cissus Quadrangularis Can Possibly Attenuate Pain
With the advent of modern medicine there are numerous approaches to treat aches and pains. As we age and continue in our pursuit of physical excellence often times we are sidelined by repetitive motion related injuries in the joints or just everyday bumps and bruises. Let’s not forget delayed onset muscular soreness either more commonly known as DOMS.
There are many approaches health enthusiasts take to relieve these minor aches and pains. Unfortunately, excessive use of NSAIDs like ibuprofen can cause a host of unwanted ailments including stomach ulcers and kidney failure. Another popular OTC painkiller called acetaminophen is the number one cause for liver failure in the United States. Obviously, these aren’t the brightest choices to take on a regular basis.
Can I overdose on acetaminophen?Researchers from the Department of Pharmacology, at the Appasaheb Birnale College of Pharmacy in Maharashatra, India have been studying the indigenous plant extracts of Cissus Quadrangularis, more commonly referred to as cissus, for it’s analgesic effects. Cissus is already a popular supplement for joint health and has even proven to increase bone fracture healing in canines. However, it appears that the research group lead by Professor Mate concluded that cissus extract could indeed help reduce both neurogenic pain as well as inflammatory pain.
Recent FDA Actions on NSAIDS (June 2005)These results were on par for the effect of powerful narcotic based pain relievers. NSAIDS mainly reduce peripheral pain so by acting as a central analgesic as well, cissus proved to be quite effective.
For the fitness enthusiast who is prone to various low level aches and pains, cissus could prove to be a potent ally in the struggle to remain consistent in your fitness approach. All this froma plant that contains a cocktail of vitamin C, carotenes, physterols, calcium, sitosterols, amyrin, and amyrone. Nothing is worse then being sidelined and forced to sit around the house right?
Mate GS, Naikwade NS, Magdum CS, Chowki AA, Patil SB. Evaluation of anti-nociceptive activity of Cissus quadrangularis on albino mice, International Journal of Green Pharmacy, 2008 2(2): 188-121
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