Abstract

MULTIPURPOSE PLANT - TINOSPORA CORDIFOLIA

Varsha Sathe*, Supriya Wajirwad, Assistant Professor: Ratnadeep Dabhade, Dr. Kavita Kulkarni, Principal: Alim Shaikh

Abstract

Tinospora cordifolia (TC), commonly known as Guduchi or Giloy, is a prominent herb in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. It is a versatile plant that has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. Native to tropical regions of India, the plant is known for its ability to strengthen the immune system, support detoxification, and treat a wide variety of ailments. The therapeutic effect of this medicinal plant is due to the presence of active substance like alkaloid, vitamins, glycosides, tannins, etc. Our ancestors were using medicinal plant as natural medicines, so we can say that practices has been existence since prehistoric times. crude extract of plants has the presence of natural chemical constituents such as psilocin, berberine, morphine etc and natural compounds for the synthesis of drugs such as nicotine, quinine etc. India with its vast bio-diversity and huge knowledge of ancient traditional system of medicine such as Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, etc provide strong base for the utilization of large number of plants in general health maintenance and common illness of the people.

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