Article: MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF GUDUCHI (TINOSPORA CORDIFOLIA): A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.1305143

Pages: 143-150

Author: Himanshu Rawat *, Anju KP, Nisha Kumari Ojha

Abstract: In traditional medicine, Guduchi is considered to have a status of the highest order in natural medicine and Ayurveda. Guduchi is derived from a Sanskrit word called “Amrita” due to its medicinal and therapeutic properties. In vitro and in vivo studies around the world proved the medicinal value of Tinospora cordifolia. Guduchi's medicinal therapeutic effect was identified: antioxidant property, antimicrobial property, anticancer activity, antihepatotoxic effects, anti-inflammatory activities, antistress and memory enhancement, antidiabetic property, anti-osteoporotic effect, analgesic activity, and wound healing. This paper is produced by systematically reviewing the scientific literature and comprehensive summary of the medicinal properties of Guduchi.

Keyword: Tinospora cordifolia, Guduchi, Amrit Valli, Ayurveda.