Vol. 9, Issue 7, Part R (2025)

Cissus quadrangularis Linn. Is a native medicinal plant that is often grown in India and is known to hasten the mending of broken bones. Often referred to as Devil’s Backbone or Hadjod, this Vitaceae family member has important traditional medicinal uses, especially for bone-related conditions. The species’ complex phytochemical composition, which includes glycosides, alkaloids, and flavonoids, is largely responsible for its many medicinal qualities, which include anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial actions. The purpose of this study was to create a powdered Cissus quadrangularis stem and examine its phytochemical and nutritional characteristics. The mineral content, anti-nutritional characteristics, and proximate composition of the stem powder were assessed. The findings showed that there was a considerable mineral presence, including calcium (32.29 mg/100 g), magnesium (1.38 mg/100 g), and phosphorus (0.26 mg/100 g), along with a protein content of 15.60 g/100 g and a carbohydrate content of 40.90 g/100 g. Phytate and tannin levels, two anti-nutritional components, were also found at 0.5 and 21 mg/100 g, respectively. These results support the use of Cissus quadrangularis in traditional medicine and dietary applications by offering important new information about its nutritional profile. To investigate its wider health advantages and its uses in food science, more investigation is necessary.