International Journal of Science and Technology (IJST)

Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi): A Comprehensive Review of Its Pharmacognosy, Phytochemical Profile, and Clinical Applications

Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook. f. & Thoms., often known as Guduchi or Giloy, is a medicinal plant from the Menispermaceae family that has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for hundreds of years. This in-depth research looks at the pharmacognostic properties, phytochemical makeup, and several ways it can be used to treat illnesses in both traditional and modern medicine. Alkaloids, glycosides, steroids, diterpenoid lactones, and phenolic compounds are only some of the many bioactive components found in the plant. These compounds provide the plant a wide range of pharmacological capabilities. Clinical and preclinical investigations have shown that it has strong anti-diabetic, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and antibacterial effects. This review brings together everything we know about T. cordifolia's medicinal characteristics. It talks about how it could be used to make new drugs and the need for more clinical testing and standardisation.