Abstract
Herbs are used as medicine from time immemorial all over the world. In Ayurveda medicine, various herbs are used either singly or formulations. Especially in the management of non- communicable disorders, Ayurveda medicine has better role. Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) is one such drug which is given in the management of various disorders. Guduchi is having the action like Tikta rasayukta, Rasayana, Anti –infection, Jwaraghna, Krimighna, Immunomodulator, Hypoglycemic, Hepatoprotective, Kasahara, Raktashodhaka and Anti stress actions. It is given in Jwara, Udarakrimi, Kasa, Shwasa, Kamala, Kumbha kamala, Kushta, Rhinitis, Vicharchika, Viral hepatitis, Alcoholic liver disease, Acute bronchitis, Chronic bronchitis, Bronchial asthma, Bronchiectasis, Emphysema of the lungs, Fungal infection of the lung, Chronic non healing ulcer, Contact dermatitis, Folliculits, Paronychia, Tinea infection of the skin ( Ring worm), Worm infestations, Gout, Peripheral vascular disease and Diabetes mellitus.
The present paper highlights about the clinical indications of Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) in a scientific and experiential view.