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Topic: Cissus


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  Cissus Quadrangularis by USPLabs Direct
Cissus Quadrangularis was prescribed in the ancient Ayurvedic texts as a general tonic and analgesic, with specific bone fracture healing properties.
That cissus exerts antiglucocorticoid properties is suggested by a number of studies where bones were weakened by treatment with cortisol, and upon administration of Cissus Quadrangularis extract the cortisol induced weakening was halted, and the healing process begun.
Cissus quadrangularis, which has been proved to be highly effective in relieving pain, reduction of swelling and promoting the process of healing of the simple fractures as well as in curing the allied disorders associated with fractures (7).
www.usplabsdirect.com /supercissus.html   (3503 words)

  
 Cissus quandrangularis : by Ray Sahelian, M.D.
Cissus quandrangularis : by Ray Sahelian, M.D. Cissus Quadrangularis P.E. 5:1 (4% Ketosteroids) by Ray Sahelian, M.D. Cissus quadrangularis, a medicinal plant indigenous to Asia and Africa, is used for many ailments, especially for the treatment of hemorrhoids.
The objective of this research was to analyse the gastroprotective effect of Cissus quadrangularis extract along with its mechanism underlying the therapeutic action against the gastric mucosal damage induced by aspirin.
Ulcer protection in Cissus quadrangularis extract treated rats was confirmed by histoarchitecture, which was comprised of reduced size of ulcer crater and restoration of mucosal epithelium.
www.raysahelian.com /cissus.html   (797 words)

  
 Cissus juttae - Vitaceae
Cissus juttae is a strange-looking succulent from the desert areas of South and West Africa.
Propagation: Cissus juttae are propagated by cuttings or by seed.
Cissus juttae was featured as Plant of the Week March 2-8, 2001.
www.plantoftheweek.org /week116.shtml   (242 words)

  
  Cissus quadrangularis - Herb extracts | myprotein.co.uk
Cissus quadrangularis is a plant grown in India.
These steroidal principles from Cissus quadrangularis showed a marked influence in the rate of fracture - healing by influencing early regeneration of all connective tissues.
Cissus is shown to neutralise the anti-anabolic effect of steroids like cortisone in healing of fractures.
www.myprotein.co.uk /bulk-powders/herb-extracts/cissus-quadrangularis   (225 words)

  
  Cissus (CQR-300) and Bone Health
Radioactive calcium (Ca45) studies indicated that Cissus quadrangularis causes less lowering of Ca45 uptake in the treated group while in the control group there was a greater decrease in the Ca45 uptake in the first week followed by a gradual increase in the subsequent weeks which reached its maximum in the 4th week.
Thus it is concluded that Cissus quadrangularis causes less amount of tissue reaction in the fractured region leading to optimum decalcification in the early stage with minimum of callus formation.
Cissus quadrangularis constitutes one of the ingredients of an Ayurvedic preparation, `Laksha Gogglu', which has been proved to be highly effective in relieving pain, reduction of swelling and promoting the process of healing of the simple fractures as well as in curing the allied disorders associated with fractures.
www.soylabs.com /formula/cissus-bone-health.htm   (1553 words)

  
 Literature search of Cissus Quadrangularis
Cissus quadrangularis causes less amount of tissue reaction in the fractured region leading to optimum decalcification in the early stage with minimum of callus formation.
Cissus is also shown to cause early gain in the tensile strength of fractured bones of about 90 per cent of its normal strength at the end of 6 week.
Cissus quadrangularis with significant ability to inhibit antianabolic effects and bone fracture healing effects is likely to exert some beneficial effects on recovery of bone mineral density in postmenopausal osteoporosis.
www.herbal-supplements-usa.com /herbal-library/lit-cissus-quadrangularis-0.asp   (736 words)

  
 SynergyMuscle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Cissus quadrangularis is an ancient medicinal plant native to the hotter parts of Ceylon and India.
That cissus exerts antiglucocorticoid properties is suggested by a number of studies where bones were weakened by treatment with cortisol, and upon administration of Cissus extract the cortisol induced weakening was halted, and the healing process begun.
Cissus quadrangularis, which has been proved to be highly effective in relieving pain, reduction of swelling and promoting the process of healing of the simple fractures as well as in curing the allied disorders associated with fractures (7).
www.synergymuscle.com /cissus.htm   (1141 words)

  
 Lipids in Health and Disease | Full text | The use of a Cissus quadrangularisformulation in the management of weight ...
Cissus quadrangularis, for example, is used by common folk in India to hasten the fracture healing process [23-28].
The dramatic reduction in waist circumference that accompanied the 8-week use of the Cissus quadrangularis formulation for both the diet and no diet groups is particularly important because waist circumference is a major criterion in the diagnosis of obesity and metabolic syndrome [2] and is generally considered a surrogate measure for abdominal visceral fat [12,13].
Cissus quadrangularis phytosterols and fiber extracts have been shown to have anti-lipase, and anorexiant properties that reduce the absorption of dietary fats and enhance satiation by increasing serum serotonin levels [47].
www.lipidworld.com /content/5/1/24   (4229 words)

  
 Cissus quadrangularis
The typical recommended daily dosage of Cissus extract is between 100 and 500 mg, depending on the concentration of the extract and the severity of symptoms.
Cissus quadrangularis constitutes one of the ingredients of an Ayurvedic preparation, `Laksha Gogglu', which has been proved to be highly effective in relieving pain, reduction of swelling and promoting the process of healing of the simple fractures as well as in curing the allied disorders associated with fractures (7).
Cissus also possess analgesic properties on a mg per mg basis comparable to aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen........which has been proved to be highly effective in relieving pain, reduction of swelling and promoting the process of healing of the simple fractures as well as in curing the allied disorders associated with fractures.
anabolicminds.com /forum/usp-labs/23856-cissus-quadrangularis.html   (2687 words)

  
 Cissus
Cissus are vining plants suitable for hanging pots or for training on a trellis.
Entire to 3-lobed, ovate to triangular, coarsely toothed, green leaves, up to 8in (20cm) long, develop from the nodes and opposite to tendrils.
Cissus rotundifolia (Arabian Wax Cissus, Peruvian grape ivy) comes from East Africa.
www.gflora.com /index.php?cmd=genus_body&genus_id=261   (381 words)

  
 Cissus Quadrangularis - Iron Arena Forums
Cissus Quadrangularis has had a lot of press lately in USPLabs' product Cissus RX - i'm actually going to be testing it from tomorrow, so I decided to check out the clinicals on it.
Cissus quadrangularis (family: Vitaceae) is well known for the treatment of gastric disorders in traditional medicine, owing to its rich source of carotenoids, triterpenoids and ascorbic acid, and has received considerable attention regarding its role in human nutrition.
Not hightly relevant to specific injuries, however this suggests that Cissus shows a potent antioxidant effect, and may be helpful for those with a history of GI problems.
ironarena.com /forum/showthread.php?t=133   (2178 words)

  
 Lipids in Health and Disease | Full text | The effect of Cissus quadrangularis (CQR-300) and a Cissus formulation ...
Earlier works on Cissus quadrangularis report its effectiveness on the management of obesity and complications associated with metabolic syndrome [21], as well as its antioxidant and free radical scavenging activity in vitro [22,23].
Although different uses of Cissus quadrangularis have been investigated, [26,27] the antioxidant potential of various Cissus quadrangularis formulations have not been evaluated in the modulation of obesity-induced oxidative stress.
This loss in weight was comparable to that observed with cissus studies [21], sibutramine for one year [37], and orlistat for 6 months or 1 year [38,39].
www.lipidworld.com /content/6/1/4   (3737 words)

  
 Cissus - IronMagazine Bodybuilding Forums
Cissus has a large vitamin component but more importantly the ability to deliver the vitamin to the target tissue.Cissus also stimulates myoblast and osteoblast acitivity.
That cissus exerts antiglucocorticoid properties is suggested by a number of studies where bones were weakend by treatment with cortisol, and upon administration of Cissus extract the cortisol induced weakening was halted, and the healing process begun.
The typical recommended daily dosage of Cissus is 3 to 6 gramalso s to accelerate fracture healing.
www.ironmagazineforums.com /supplements/71795-cissus.html   (3369 words)

  
 1Fast400 Cissus Quadrangularis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Modern research has shed light on Cissus' ability to help support bone health by showing it acts as a glucocorticoid antagonist (1,2).
Since anabolic/androgenic compounds are well known to act as antagonists to the glucocorticoid receptor as well as promote good bone health, it has been postulated that Cissus possesses anabolic and/or androgenic properties (1,3).
The typical recommended daily dosage of Cissus extract is between 500 and 1000 mg, depending on the concentration of the extract.
www.beyondmuscle.com /p4969_Cissus_Quadrangularis_1Fast400.html   (196 words)

  
 «BULK Cissus - Discount Bodybuilding - Nutritional Supplements
I have continued to use Cissus to minimize aches and pains.
Cissus has become and will remain a staple in my everyday supplementation.
I have to say Cissus has aided in relieving the pain in my shoulder during B/P and my TMJ rarely acts up now.
www.planetarynutrition.com /Bulk_Cissus_Powder_p/plcissus.htm   (407 words)

  
 Cissus rhombifolia known as grape and oak-leaf ivy.
Cissus rhombifolia known as grape and oak-leaf ivy.
But, Cissus is well worth a search and adding to your collection of interesting indoor plants and elegant hanging baskets.
The first and most common type was Cissus rhombifolia known as "grape ivy" since the foliage resembles grape leaves and it climbs with the aid of tendrils.
www.rhapisgardens.com /cissus   (820 words)

  
 Super Cissus Rx, 90 caps
Super Cissus RX is a reformulated and stronger version of the very popular Cissus RX by USP Labs.
The differnence between Cissus RX and Super Cissus RX is that Super Cissus RX contains 10% of the active extract whereas Cissus RX contained 5%.
Cissus Quadrangularis has been a staple of traditional Indian medicine for centuries.
www.global-nutrition-inc.com /usp008.html   (385 words)

  
 USP Labs Super Cissus Rx in Stock.
The difference between Cissus RX and Super Cissus RX is that Super Cissus RX contains 10% of the active extract whereas Cissus RX contained 5%.
Cissus Quadrangularis has been a staple of traditional Indian medicine for centuries.
Super Cissus RX is a unique blend of vitamins, minerals, and plant sterol compounds.
www.wholesalesupplementstore.com /supercissus.html   (321 words)

  
 UCBG *Aloes-Big, Medium and Small *
All the succulent grapes were once included in the genus Cissus, but in the 1930s a number of species were separated out into Cyphostemma, primarily because of botanically significant, but not particularly obvious, differences in flower structure.
Cissus tuberosus, from the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora, differs from most of its relatives because of its deeply dissected leaves, and its above-ground caudex.
Although Cyphostemma was separated from Cissus because of technical details of flower structure, no one would ever confuse one of the commonly grown Cyphostemma species with a Cissus.
botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu /SOM/SOM-october06.shtml   (2023 words)

  
 BioMed Central | Full text | Hypoglycemic and anti-lipemic effects of the aqueous extract from Cissus sicyoides
Cissus sicyoides (Vitaceae) is a medicinal plant popularly known in Brazil as "cipó-pucá, anil-trepador, cortina, and insulina".
There are several species of medicinal plants popularly used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, a disease responsible for serious complications, affecting a large number of people worldwide.
Cissus sicyoides (L.) belongs to the Vitaceae family, and is a medicinal plant popularly used in Brazil in several diseases, such as epilepsy, stroke, as well as in abscesses and in the treatment of diabetes.
www.biomedcentral.com /1471-2210/4/9   (3941 words)

  
 Bodybuilding.com - USPlabs Super Cissus Rx - Patent Pending! On sale now!
The differnence between Cissus RX and Super Cissus RX is that Super Cissus RX contains 10% of the active extract whereas Cissus RX contained 5%.
Cissus Quadrangularis has been a staple of traditional Indian medicine for centuries.
Super Cissus RX unique blend of vitamins, minerals, and plant sterol compounds not support healthy muscle and bone, but actually helps deliver nutrients to tendons.
www.bodybuilding.com /store/usp/super.html   (269 words)

  
 FreeTrainers Forums - Cissus for healing...quality stuff!
CISSUS RX is also a specific analgesic like OTC drugs like Tylenol, Motrin, and Alieve which are harmful when abused and do not help cure the problem.
CISSUS RX is able to suppress cortisol by antagonizing the glucocorticoid receptor.
CISSUS RX is also being used with Post cycle recovery to control elevated cortisol common when coming off steroids.
www.freetrainers.com /FT/jsp/Message.jsp?f_ix=6&t_ix=654   (1627 words)

  
 Kwekerij De Amstel - Cissus
It is a very attractive climbing plant, of which the leaves per type differs.
The Cissus loves a temperature around the 24 degrees.
Depending on the type the Cissus loves more or less wet surroundings.
www.xs4all.nl /~deamstel/en/plants/cissus.htm   (67 words)

  
 Cissus Tetrastigam - House plants - Denver Plants.com
Place your Cissus tetrastigma in bright filtered or indirect lighting.
Cissus tetrastigma will develop clear to yellowish beads under the mature leaves.
Cissus tetrastigma is usually only available in 10" hanging baskets or in 10" pots on a trellis.
www.denverplants.com /foliage/html/tetra.htm   (105 words)

  
 CISSUS RX 130 caps
Cissus Quadrangularis has been a staple of traditional Indian medicine for centuries.
USPlabs researchers discovered the power of this unique herbal remedy and have now made it available to Western athletes and bodybuilders, or anyone else who wants to strengthen muscle and bone.
Scientific studies have shown Cissus Quadrangularis actually soothe ulcers by strengthening the gastric mucosa, the stomach's protective lining.
www.heavyweights.net /CISSUS-RX-130-caps_p_0-393.html   (317 words)

  
 Cissus RX Review by FOCUS
I have a bad shoulder and cissus has helped tremendously.
I've tried dozens of joint supps and nothing was able to do what Cissus has done for me. It has become a staple in my supplement regimen.
Cissus RX reviews from USPLabs © 2005 - 2006 Supplement Judge.
www.supplementjudge.com /supplements/USPLabs/Cissus-RX/reviews/58.html   (547 words)

  
 Treebine (Cissus) | Genus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Home • Plants  • Kingdom Plantae  • Division Magnoliophyta  • Class Magnoliopsida  • Order Rhamnales  • Family Vitaceae  • Treebine (Cissus)
Welcome to Garden Guides' plant type taxonomy guide, currently showing is the Genus Cissus (scientific name), commonly known as Treebine.
Cissus is a member of the Family Vitaceae (Grape Family).
www.gardenguides.com /plants/taxonomy.asp?tax=3747656   (64 words)

  
 Large image for Cissus quadrangularis (veldt-grape) | USDA PLANTS
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 Cissus | Plant Information
The Cissus may be available from nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors.
Cissus Plants for Sale Plant Stands Seeds and Bulbs Tree SeedsOrganic Gardening Garden Decor
Sorry, this plant has no status information with the USDA
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