A Comprehensive Review of A Multi-Faceted Drug: Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia Willd.)
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2019, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
In present era, Ayurvedic herbs are becoming increasingly popular all over the world. The demand of herbal drugs is progressively increasing due to their admirable efficacy, lesser side effect and good belief by communities on herbal drugs. Some of the herbal drugs are much popular in communities in both curative and preventive aspect. Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia Willd.) is one such plant. This plant is extensively used in folklore and Ayurvedic system of medicine. Various pharmacological properties of Guduchi are described in ancient Ayurvedic texts i.e. Jwarahara, Rasayana, Agnideepana, Vataraktanashaka, Sangrahi, Balya, Mehnashaka, Kasa-swasahara, Sarvakusthahara, Krimihara, Prameha, Arshnashaka, etc. Synonym Amrita is credited to this drug due to its capability to convey enthusiasm, vitality and longevity to its benefactor. Due to its multi-faceted usage, this mission is on-going to declare this drug as a Rashtriya aushadhi (National herb) of India.
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Meenakshi Sharma, A. Rama Murthy
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