A review on Tinospora cordifolia: as an Immunomodulating agent

  • Pritika Devi
Keywords: Tinospora cordifolia, Guduchi, plant extract, immunomodulator

Abstract

Guduchi is a plant also known as Tinospora cordifolia, having heart shaped leave, an herb of the family Menispermaceae native of hot areas of the Indian subcontinent. In our classical Ayurvedic texts, it is indicated to be beneficial in treating various types of diseases like skin disorders, different types of fever, jaundice & gout. Guduchi also claimed to have various properties as an anti-oxidant, antihyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic, hepatoprotective, cardiovascular protective, neuroprotective, osteoprotective, radioprotective, anti-anxiety, adaptogenic agent, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, athrombolytic agent, anti-diarrheal, anti-ulcer, antimicrobial and anti-cancer agent. Several experimental and clinical studies based on available reports, present paper is an attempt to assemble the information on immunomodulating property of Tinospora cordifolia

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Published
2021-03-15
How to Cite
Devi, P. “A Review on Tinospora Cordifolia: As an Immunomodulating Agent”. Himalayan Journal of Health Sciences, Vol. 6, no. 1, Mar. 2021, pp. 6-14, doi:10.22270/hjhs.v6i1.88.
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