Immunomodulatory and Therapeutic Profile of Tinospora Cordifolia Linn. (Guduchi): A Phytopharmacological Review
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https://doi.org/10.48165/IRJAY.2025.80604Keywords:
Ayurveda, Guduchi, Immunomodulatory, Tinospora cordifolia LinnAbstract
With the prime motive of preventing, promoting health and curing, treating diseases, Ayurveda has been into preaching and practicing for ages. With the holistic approach of managing diseases, Ayurveda has its established way of dealing a Vyadhi, with nature-based medical products. Guduchi, Tinospora cordifolia Linn. Being such a medicinal herb has been in Ayurvedic clinical use for its immense potential to heal and promote health. Ayurveda classics as well as modern day researches have shown a wide spectrum of utility of Guduchi. Guduchi has been termed to be anti-hyperglycaemic, anti oxidant, hepatoprotective, cardiovascular-protective, anti-allergic, anti-anxiety and stress, immunomodulatory, and many more. Since, Guduchi has a significant role in health preservation and treatment of diseases, this phytopharmacological review explores the immunomodulatory and therapeutic profile of Tinospora Cordifolia Linn. (Guduchi)Downloads
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