Tinospora cordifolia
Tinospora cordifolia, commonly known as Giloy or Guduchi, is a highly revered medicinal climber in Ayurveda. Renowned for its potent immunomodulatory properties, it acts as a powerful rejuvenator. This versatile herb is widely used to manage fever, improve digestion, and enhance overall vitality, serving as a cornerstone in traditional wellness.
- Scientific name: Tinospora cordifolia
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Menispermaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Tinospora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Menispermaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tinospora | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across various regions within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing naturally in the diverse landscapes of India and the neighboring country of Bangladesh. Furthermore, its presence extends to the lush areas of Assam and the mountainous terrain of the East Himalaya. The species also reaches the island nation of the Maldives, showcasing its adaptability to different environments. Together, these locations highlight the significant geographical range of Tinospora cordifolia throughout the region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Maldives | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tinospora cordifolia has 107 reported phytochemicals identified across 166 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, steroids, berberine, glycosides, polysaccharide.
- Total chemicals
- 107
- Scientific sources
- 166
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| steroids | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| berberine | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| glycosides | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| polysaccharide | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| magnoflorine | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| cordifolioside A | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tinospora cordifolia has 36 reported activities identified across 108 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Hepatoprotective, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 36
- Scientific sources
- 108
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 23 | ★★★★★ |
| Anticancer | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tinospora cordifolia has 139 reported medicinal uses identified across 216 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include jaundice, COVID-19, cancer, diabetes mellitus, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 139
- Scientific sources
- 216
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| jaundice | 9 | ★★★★☆ |
| COVID-19 | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| cancer | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| inflammation | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |