Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Mie

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers. is aslo known as Cocculus cordifolius DC., Menispermum cordifolium Willd., belongs to Menispermaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Zet al-Butani, Zet al-Roomi.
The English Names for this herb are Gulancha Tinospora, Tinospora.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Amrita, Gilu, Giluncha, Sat Gilo.

Pharmacological Actions

Leaves:

  • Anti-ulcer


    • Stem:
  • Alterative
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti-Periodic
  • Anti-pyretic
  • Anti-spasmodic
  • Aphrodisiac
  • Appetizer
  • Bitter
  • Blood Purifier
  • Demulcent
  • Diuretic
  • Expectorant
  • Febrifuge
  • Stomachic
  • Tonic


    • Roots:
  • Emetic


    • Decoction (leaves):
  • Anti-gout


    • Juice(stem):
  • Anti-diabetic
  • Diuretic


    • Starchy Extract(root):
  • Anti-diarrhoeal
  • Anti-pyretic
  • Anti-rheumatic
  • Nutritious


    • Watery Extract(root):
  • Anti-leprotic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Leaves of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers. are Erysipelas, Ulcers.

    The Indications of Fruit of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers. are Jaundice, Rheumatism.

    The Indications of Stem of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers. are Chronic Gonorrhoea, Burning Sensation, Leprosy, Malarial Fever, Spleen Affections, Urinary Diseases, Palpitation, Rheumatism, Dysuria, Syphilis, Visceral Obstructions, Skin Diseases, General Debility, Dyspepsia, Vomiting, Intemittent Fever, Thirst, Jaundice, Fever, Gout.

    The Indication of Roots of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers. is Visceral Obstructions.

    The Indication of Decoction (leaves) of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers. is Gout.

    The Indications of Juice(stem) of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers. are Vaginal Discharges, Urethral Discharges, Enlarged Spleen, Diabetes.

    The Indications of Starchy Extract(root) of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers. are Rheumatism, Seminal Weakness, Urinary Affections, Cold Fevers, Chronic Diarrhoea.

    The Indication of Watery Extract(root) of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers. is Leprosy.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers..

    Temperaments

    The Temperaments of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers. are 1st order, warm and dry, Compound temperament.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    B.M-81QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    BUKHAREENQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    BUKHARINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    FEMINISOSynergic
    FEVER- XQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    IDRARI SYRUPHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    IJAMIAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MA UL-HAYATHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MUSAFFEEN (LIQUID)QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    QURS HUMMA JADIDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    QURS-E-SEHARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    SAFIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers. is used in the preparation of Arq Gilo, Arq Hara Bhara, Arq Maul Lahm Mako Kasniwala, Dawai-Sandal, Hab Humma, Hab Masihi, Hab-Diqul-Atfal, Hab-Tap-Balghami, Laooq Maseehi, Qurs Humma Jadid, Safuf Fauladi, Safuf Kushta Qalai, Safuf Musaffi Khas compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    Juice(stem)24.000g - 36.000gN/A
    Starchy Extract(root)2.000gN/A
    Stem12.000g - 24.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers.. A large, glabrous, deciduous climbing shrub. Stems rather succulent with long filiform fleshy aerial roots from the branches. Bark grey brown or creamy white warty. Leaves membranous, cordate with a broad sinus. Flowers small, yellow or greenish-yellow, appearing when the plant is leafless. Male flowers clusterecd and females usually solitary. Drupes ovoid, glossy, succulent, red, pea-sized seeds curved

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in England, India, Japan, Mayanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Viet Nam.
    Taste: Very Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Excessive use is harmful for people with warm temperament.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers.. (work in progress)