Abstract

MULTIPURPOSE PLANT - TINOSPORA CORDIFOLIA

*Sachin S. Dudhe, Vikram G. Gadhave, Rutuja B. Dhotre, Dr. Yuvraj Girbane and Kavita Gaikwad

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Abstract

Tinospora cordifolia belongs to the family of Menispermaceae which is large, deciduous, climbing shrub found in India. It is also called as heart leave moonseed plant in English and Guduchi in Sanskrit. It is being used in diet by Indian people. It can be used in disease condition like fever, diabetes, dyspepsia, jaundice, urinary problem, skin disease, chronic diarrhea and dysentery. Guduchi can also be used in treatment of heart disease, leprosy, and helminths. The starch is obtained from the stem which is high nutritive and digestive which is used in many diseases. The various benefits are obtained by the use of Guduchi as a dietary components have been discussed in this article.

Keywords: Tinospora cordifolia, chemical constituents, Glycosides, Alkaloids, Diterpenoids, Biological Activity, Steroids, Sesquiterpenoids.