MITI NI DAWA Tinospora Cordifolia is an ancient climbing shrub which belongs to Menispermaceae family commonly grown in India, SriLanka and Myanmar. It is a very popular Ayurvedic herb known for its health benefits. As it protects the body against diseases, and promotes longevity it is called Guduchi and Vayastha in Sanskrit respectively. Chemical Constituents: Giloin, tinosporin, tinosporine, tinosporide, tinosporaside, cordifolide, cordifol, heptacosanol, clerodane furano diterpene, diterpenoid furanolactone tinosporidine, columbin and b-sitosterol. Parts Used: All parts of the plant are used for different medicinal purposes. But stem of guduchi is used widely. Actions: Immuno-modulator, Anti-oxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-pyretic, Anti-periodic, Anti-spasmodic, Hepato-protective, Cholagogue, Detoxicant, Aphrodisiac, Nervine tonic, Diuretic, Anthelminthic and according to recent studies it is said to have Anti-neoplastic (anti-cancer) action too. Health Benefits: * Helps in detoxification of the body. * Reduces chronic cough by strengthening the lungs. * Excellent remedy for digestive problems like hyperacidity, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhoea, and all sorts of stomach aches. * A drug of choice for all Liver Diseases like hepatitis, hepatic fibrosis etc. * Ayurveda lauds Guduchi as a cardiac tonic. * Used to cure erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. * Has got the ability to increase sperm count and motility. * Best herb for chronic urinary tract infection. Being a diuretic, it also eliminates urinary stones. * Helps to cure gout by eliminating excess uric acid from the body. * Useful in rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory joint conditions. * Aids to increase the effectiveness of white blood cells, thus boosting the immune system and curing all sorts of infections. Therefore, it is regarded as the best herb to for auto-immune disorders. * A tonic for all sorts of fever. * Used in skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema and acne. It also prevents skin infections. * Promotes longevity, delays the ageing process, enhances memory and increases strength of the body. * Ayurveda considers it as a best rejuvenator of mind and body. Dosage: Powder-1-3grams. It can be taken with honey/ghee/jaggery. Safety measure: As per studies, Guduchi has no significant adverse effects, but prolonged usage may induce mild constipation.
Posted on: Fri, 04 Apr 2014 05:05:02 +0000
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