Guduchi

    Researchedby:
    Kamal Patel
    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Tinospora cordifolia, also known as Guduchi or Amrita, is an immune system boosting herb that can potently reduce the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. It is a promising anti-cancer herb and may provide benefits for people with diabetes.

    Guduchi is most often used for Immunity & Infectious Disease. The Examine Database covers Allergic Rhinitis, Diabetic Foot Ulcers, and 4 other conditions and goals.

    311 participants in 5 trials

    Summary

    Tinospora cordifolia is an herb used in Ayurveda to enhance vitality. It is being researched for a variety of health effects, including its effect on diabetes, glucose metabolism, inflammation, immune system support, and neurology.

    Tinospora cordifolia supplementation improves the ability of macrophages, an immune system cell, to consume their targets, though this effect is not immunostimulatory. Supplementation can also ward off allergies. One study suggests Tinospora cordifolia is as potent as Spirulina as an anti-allergic supplement.

    Preliminary evidence suggests Tinospora cordifolia may provide benefits for people with diabetes. Supplementation of Tinospora cordifolia can reduce the body’s absorption of sugar-derived carbohydrates, and it may also play a role in reducing the pathologies associated with diabetes, like retinopathy and nephropathy. There is currently no human evidence for these effects.

    Tinospora cordifolia may be a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor, which means it may raise catecholamine levels. The plant may also contain phytoandrogen, which means it can protect against DNA damage induced by the environment and radiation therapy. Finally, Tinospora cordifolia may have Adaptogen-like properties.

    What are other names for Guduchi

    Note that Guduchi is also known as:
    • Guduchi
    • Makabuhay
    • Amrita
    • Giloya
    • Giloe
    • Tinospora Cordifolia

    Dosage information

    To supplement Tinospora cordifolia, take 1g of a 5% bitters water extract of the stem. The standard dose is 300mg, taken three times a day.

    To supplement Amrita Ghrita (Tinospora cordifolia with ghee and ginger), take 10 – 15 g, once a day. This is the traditional Ayurveda dosage.

    Tinospora cordifolia should be taken with a meal.

    Examine Database: Guduchi

    Research Breakdown

    Examine Database References

    1. Lymphocyte Count - Badar VA, Thawani VR, Wakode PT, Shrivastava MP, Gharpure KJ, Hingorani LL, Khiyani RMEfficacy of Tinospora cordifolia in allergic rhinitisJ Ethnopharmacol.(2005 Jan 15)
    2. Diabetic Foot Ulcers Symptoms - Purandare H, Supe AImmunomodulatory role of Tinospora cordifolia as an adjuvant in surgical treatment of diabetic foot ulcers: a prospective randomized controlled studyIndian J Med Sci.(2007 Jun)
    3. Scabies Symptoms - Agnes L Castillo, Marina O Osi, John Donnie A Ramos, Jean L De Francia, Marylaine U Dujunco, Peter F QuilalaEfficacy and safety of Tinospora cordifolia lotion in Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis-infected pediatric patients: A single blind, randomized controlled trialJ Pharmacol Pharmacother.(2013 Jan)
    4. HIV Symptoms - Kalikar MV, Thawani VR, Varadpande UK, Sontakke SD, Singh RP, Khiyani RKImmunomodulatory effect of Tinospora cordifolia extract in human immuno-deficiency virus positive patientsIndian J Pharmacol.(2008 Jun)
    5. Macrophage Activity - Bapat RD, Rege NN, Koti RS, Desai NK, Dahanukar SACan we do away with PTBDHPB Surg.(1995)