Tinospora cordifolia: Medicinal and Therapeutic Potential
- Authors: Waseem Ahmad Ansari1, Mohsin Ali Khan2, Mohd. Kamil Hussain3, Mujahid Ali4, Mohammad Faheem Khan5
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View Affiliations Hide Affiliations1 Department of Biotechnology, Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow 226003, Uttar Pradesh, India 2 Department of Biotechnology, Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, Uttar Pradesh, India 3 Department of Chemistry, Govt. Raza P.G. College, Rampur-244901, Uttar Pradesh, India 4 Department of Physical Education, Government Degree College, Pachperwa, Balrampur-271206, Uttar Pradesh, India 5 Department of Biotechnology, Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow-226003, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Source: Metabolites of Medicinal Plants: Insightful Approaches , pp 33-52
- Publication Date: December 2024
- Language: English
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Tinospora cordifolia (TC), a renowned medicinal herb, is widely employed in Ayurveda and other folk medicines under the name "Giloy" in India and neighboring countries for curing diverse human ailments. It encompasses a vast array of bioactive compounds, such as alkaloids, diterpenoids, and steroids. Conventionally, TC is utilized for boosting memory, regulation of the immune system, as well as enhancing mental clarity. The paste of its stem is ingested to treat fever, while the entire plant is utilized for treating jaundice and chronic diarrhea. Furthermore, the extracts of TC have been extensively used in the treatment of various diseases due to their antiinflammatory, anti-spasmodic, anti-microbial, anti-osteoporotic, anti-asthmatic, antiallergic, and antidiabetic activities. Therefore, the intention of this chapter is to accentuate the bioactive components of TC and their pharmacological properties of TC.
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