Description
Botanical name – Tinospora cordifolia
Family name – Menispermaceae
English name – Heart-leaved moonseed
Common name – Guduchi.
Synonyms – Guduchi, Amrita, Chinnaruha, Chinnodbhava, Kundalini, Vatsadani.
Habit – Perennial plant.
Common Uses – Externally used as antiseptic and analgesic, digestive, eristaltic, anti burning, antiacid, cardiotonic, antipyretic, anti-rheumatic, and diuretic.
Useful Parts Twak (Bark), Khanda (Stem), and Parna (Leaf)
Product description – It is the main ingredient in Gudichi Vati, Asthi Majja Pachak Vati, Medopachak Vati, Rasnadi Ghan Vati, Sanshamani Vati, Rasayana Yog, Pitta Tea, and Heart Tonic Tea.
Indications – It is an immune promoter and is used extensively internally and externally in many disorders like fever, gout, diabetes, anemia, skin disorders, cough, burning sensation, jaundice, and vomiting.