Guduchi (Giloy)
Tinospora cordifolia
A revered 'amrita' stem used as an immune-balancing tonic during fevers and recovery.
Traditional use (ayurveda): A revered 'amrita' stem used as an immune-balancing tonic during fevers and recovery.
A revered 'amrita' stem used as an immune-balancing tonic during fevers and recovery.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A revered 'amrita' stem used as an immune-balancing tonic during fevers and recovery.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Generally well tolerated; rare liver reports with long high-dose use.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Generally well tolerated; rare liver reports with long high-dose use.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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