An exploration of physiological, medicinal and safety aspects of Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia): A complete Ayurvedic and modern review

Raju Ninama; Archana Verma; Meenu Mishra; Anil Nagle; R. K. Pati; Rajesh Meshram

Raju Ninama Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Rasa-Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Pt. Khushilal Sharma Govt. (Auto.) Ayurveda College and Institute, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Archana Verma Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Pt. Khushilal Sharma Govt. (Auto.) Ayurveda College and Institute, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Meenu Mishra Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Pt. Khushilal Sharma Govt. (Auto.) Ayurveda College and Institute, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Anil Nagle Associate Professor & HOD, Dept. of Rasa-Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Pt. Khushilal Sharma Govt. (Auto.) Ayurveda College and Institute, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
R. K. Pati Reader, Dept. of Rasa-Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Pt. Khushilal Sharma Govt. (Auto.) Ayurveda College and Institute, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Rajesh Meshram Associate Professor & HOD, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Pt. Khushilal Sharma Govt. (Auto.) Ayurveda College and Institute, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Keywords: Amrita,, Ayurveda,, Therapeutic Potential,, Tinospora cordifolia.

Abstract

Introduction: Tinospora cordifolia commonly known as “Amrita” or “Guduchi” is an important drug of Indian systems of medicine (ISM) and used in medicines since times immemorial. Guduchi is a Sanskrit word which means that ‘which protects body from diseases’. Another name for this herb is ‘Amrita’, which refers to the heavenly elixir according to Hindu mythology. The drug is well known Indian bitter and prescribed in fevers, diabetes, dyspepsia, jaundice, urinary problems, skin diseases and chronic diarrhoea and dysentery. It has been also indicated useful in the treatment of heart diseases, leprosy, helminthiasis and rheumatoid arthritis. It is an important drug and is used in form of different preparations like Satva, Ghrita, Tail, Swarasa etc. Material & Methods: For this review article Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya, Ashtanga Sangraha, Bhavprakash Nighantu, Raj Nighantu, Dhanvantari Nighantu, Shaligrama Nighantu, Priya Nighantu, Kaiydev Nighantu, Madanpal Nighantu, Shodhal Nighantu, internet and modern medical literature have been reviewed. Result: The Tinospora cordifolia plant had been appreciated to having high levels for medicinal, therapeutical, curative, healing and relieving nature. Discussion: Guduchi has high therapeutic potential by its anti-toxic, anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic and anti-oxidant properties. There is also no evidence that Guduchi has any toxic content or side effects, which proves its safety aspect as well. Conclusion: The therapeutic and safety aspects studies reported in the present review confirm the medicinal properties of herb Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy) in preventing various diseases or abnormalities by increasing immunity naturally in human bodies.

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