Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers.
Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers. is also 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.
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
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological action of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers.'s Decoction (leaves) is Anti-gout.
The pharmacological actions of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers.'s Juice(stem) are Anti-diabetic, Diuretic.
The pharmacological action of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers.'s Leaves is Anti-ulcer.
The pharmacological action of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers.'s Roots is Emetic.
The pharmacological actions of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers.'s Starchy Extract(root) are Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-pyretic, Anti-rheumatic, Nutritious.
The pharmacological actions of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers.'s Stem are Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-Periodic, Anti-pyretic, Anti-spasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Appetizer, Bitter, Blood Purifier, Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic.
The pharmacological action of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers.'s Watery Extract(root) is Anti-leprotic.
Indications
The indication of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers.'s Decoction (leaves) is Gout.
The indications of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers.'s Fruit are Jaundice, Rheumatism.
The indications of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers.'s Juice(stem) are Vaginal Discharges, Urethral Discharges, Enlarged Spleen, Diabetes.
The indications of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers.'s Leaves are Erysipelas, Ulcers.
The indication of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers.'s Roots is Visceral Obstructions.
The indications of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers.'s Starchy Extract(root) are Rheumatism, Seminal Weakness, Urinary Affections, Cold Fevers, Chronic Diarrhoea.
The indications of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers.'s Stem 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 Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers.'s Watery Extract(root) is Leprosy.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers. are 1st order, warm and dry, Compound temperament.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Very Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Juice(stem) | 24.000 – 36.000 g | N/A |
| Starchy Extract(root) | 2.000 – 0.000 g | N/A |
| Stem | 12.000 – 24.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- 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.
Substitutes
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers. are Berberine, Chasmanthin, Columbin, Giloin, Giloinin, Gilo-Sterol, Palmarin, Tinosporic Acid, Tinosporin, Tinosporol.
The active constituents of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers.'s Leaves are Berberine, Cordifolide, Giloin, Gilo-Sterol, Octacosanol, ß-Sitosterol, Tinosporic Acid, Tinosporide, Tinosporin, Tinosporol ß-Sitosterol.
The active constituents of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers.'s Stem are Chasmanthin, Columbin, Palmarin.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers. are Bambusa arundinacea Retz., Amomum subulatum Roxb. (Seeds).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Tinospora cordifolia (DC.) Miers.. (work in progress)