Guduchy | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
Traditionally used for fever, immunity, and metabolism. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
The Godotchi
Latin name
Tinospora cordifolia
Common names
The Godotchi
foreign names
Tinospora cordifolia
The group
Menispermaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
India; Ayurveda
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Menispermaceae family, the scientific name Tinospora cordifolia is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
Stem and root
chemical components
Diterpenes, alkaloids, and polysaccharides
Properties and medical uses
Traditionally used for fever, immunity, and metabolism.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the stem and root may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary radically between forms and are not to be inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Liver damage has been reported; caution is advised in patients with autoimmune diseases.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
India; Ayurveda
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Tinospora cordifolia species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
India; Ayurveda.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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