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Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia)                                                                                                   

19th February, 2022 Environment

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Context: Ministry of Ayush reiterates that Giloy/Gudduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) is safe and as per available data, Guduchi does not produce any toxic effect.

About Guduchi:

  • Guduchi is a popularly known herb, familiar as Giloy and is being used in therapeutics since long in AYUSH systems.
  • In Ayurveda, it is said to be the best rejuvenating herb.
  • Medicinal applications of Guduchi: used as anti-oxidant, anti-hyperglycemic, anti-hyperlipidemic, hepatoprotective, cardiovascular protective, neuroprotective, osteoprotective, radioprotective, anti-anxiety, adaptogenic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, anti-diarrheal, anti-ulcer, anti-microbial, and anti-cancer.
  • Therapeutic applications: Ameliorate metabolic, endocrinal, and several other ailments, aiding in the betterment of human life expectancy. Used in the management of COVID-19.

                                            

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1798676#:~:text=The%20Ministry%20of%20Ayush%20reiterates,not%20produce%20any%20toxic%20effect.