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 –
1- Externally used as antiseptic and analgesic.
2- A potent digestive, eristaltic, anti burning, antiacid, cardiotonic, antipyretic, anti-rheumatic, and diuretic herb.
Useful Parts Twak (Bark), Khanda (Stem), and Parna (Leaf)
Indications – It is an immune promoter and is used extensively internally and externally in many disorders like fever, gout, diabetes, anaemia, skin disorders, cough, burning sensation, jaundice, and vomiting
Formulations – It is the main ingredient in Guduchi Vati, Asthi Majja Pachak Vati, Medopachak Vati, Rasnadi Ghan Vati, Sanshamani Vati, Rasayana Yog, Pitta Tea, and Heart Tonic Tea.