Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy): A Review of the Various Pharmacological Pathways of a Highly Potential Medicinal Ayurveda Plant

Abstract

Tinospora cordifolia, often known as "Amrita" or "Guduchi," is a medication that played a significant role in Indian systems of medicine (ISM) and has been utilised in the treatment of many ailments since the beginning of time. The term "guduchi" comes from the Sanskrit language and translates to "which protects the body from diseases." There is another name for this herb, and that name is "Amrita," which is a reference to the celestial elixir that is described in Hindu mythology. The medication is a well-known Indian bitter that is used for a variety of conditions, including fevers, diabetes, dyspepsia, jaundice, urinary issues, skin illnesses, and frequent diarrhoea and dysentery. Furthermore, it has been demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of cardiovascular disorders, leprosy, helminthiasis, and rheumatoid arthritis syndrome. In addition to being a significant medicine, it is utilised in a variety of preparations, including Satva, Ghrita, Tail, Swarasa, and all of these. An examination of the Charaka Samhita, the Sushruta Samhita, the Ashtanga Hridaya, the Ashtanga Sangraha, the Bhavprakash Nighantu, the Raj Nighantu, the Dhanvantari Nighantu, the Shaligrama Nighantu, the Priya Nighantu, the Kaiydev Nighantu, the Madanpal Nighantu, and the Shodhal Nighantu, as well as the internet and contemporary medical literature, have all been examined for this review article. There was a widespread recognition that the Tinospora cordifolia plant possessed high degrees of medicinal, therapeutic, curative, healing, and alleviating properties. By virtue of its anti-toxic, anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, and anti-oxidant qualities, guduchi possesses a significant potential for therapeutic application. Moreover, there is no evidence to suggest that Guduchi contains any hazardous substances or has any adverse effects, which further demonstrates that it is safe to use. Concluding remarks: The medicinal characteristics of the plant Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy) have been confirmed by the studies that were presented in this review. These studies focus on the therapeutic and safety features of the herb, and they demonstrate that it can prevent a variety of diseases or abnormalities by naturally boosting immunity in human bodies.