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 Tinospora sinensis (Gurjo)

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Nepali name: Gurjo

Sans: Gurjo

Moo: Guruj                                                                            

Hindi: Gurch

Eng: Gurjo

Family: Menispermaceae

Habit: Twiner

Flowering Period; May-August

Fruiting Period: Winter season

                                                                                                 

Chemical Constituents: 

         Glucoside, alkaloids, essential oil, and a mixture of fatty oil.

Occurrence:

         Tropical zone

Description and uses:

          Tinospora sinensis, also known as "Guduchi" or "Amrita" in Ayurvedic medicine, is an herbaceous climbing shrub native to the tropical regions of India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The plant is widely used in traditional Indian medicine to treat various ailments, especially chronic ones.

The plant is a perennial climber with long, twining, cylindrical stems and bright green leaves. It has small greenish-white flowers and yellow-orange berry-like fruits. The dried stems and roots of the plant are the sources of medicinal benefits.

The active constituents of Tinospora sinensis include alkaloids, glycosides, and diterpenoids. These components are known to possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties. Furthermore, the plant is believed to possess immunomodulatory, hepatoprotective, and anti-diabetic effects.

In Ayurvedic medicine, the herb is widely used for treating a wide range of ailments due to its immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties. It is used to treat chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, respiratory problems, diabetes, liver disorders, skin diseases, and urinary tract infections. In addition, it is used to support the immune system and boost general health.

Overall, Tinospora sinensis is an important plant in Ayurvedic medicine and is used to treat a wide range of ailments. It is believed to have immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Furthermore, the plant is believed to possess hepatoprotective and anti-diabetic effects.