{"id":160285,"date":"2022-06-02T20:20:50","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T14:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=160285"},"modified":"2026-03-02T10:50:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T10:50:08","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-guduchi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-guduchi\/","title":{"rendered":"Guduchi (Giloy): Uses, Benefits, Side Effects and More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Guduchi<\/a><\/li>
Uses of Guduchi<\/a><\/li>
Benefits of Guduchi<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Guduchi?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Guduchi<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Guduchi<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nGuduchi scientifically known as Tinospora cordifolia<\/em> is a vital remedy in the Indian system of medicine. It belongs to the Menispermaceae <\/em>family and has been used as a medicament since ancient times. It is also known as Giloy, Amrita, or Indian bitter. It is found in dense and dry forests all over India, growing over small trees and bushes at high altitudes. The stems, roots, and leaves of Guduchi all have medicinal properties1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the traditional Ayurveda classical textbooks, such as Charaka, Sushruta, and other texts, Guduchi is mentioned, under different names, as a medicine to treat a range of ailments 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Did You Know?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Guduchi also known as Tinospora cordifolia, is considered the best rejuvenating herb in Ayurveda: Source:pib.gov.in<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Guduchi has been found to increase the lifespan of fruit flies at lower concentrations: Source:pib.gov.in<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Guduchi has anti-diarrheal and anti-ulcer properties: Source:pib.gov.in<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Guduchi has been used to treat various metabolic disorders and boost the immune system: Source:pib.gov.in<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Guduchi<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Nutritional Value Present in Stem of Guduchi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Calcium<\/strong>: 102.23 ppm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus<\/strong>: 24.81 ppm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron<\/strong>: 26.058 ppm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Copper<\/strong>: 3.733 ppm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zinc<\/strong>: 7.342 ppm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manganese<\/strong>: 12.242 ppm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Crude fibre<\/strong>: 56.42%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Crude protein<\/strong>: 7.74%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Nutrients Present in 100 Grams of Guduchi leaves<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Fresh Leaves:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Carbohydrate<\/strong>: 3.34 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein<\/strong>: 2.30 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fat<\/strong>: 0.36 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre<\/strong>: 11.321 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron<\/strong>: 5.87 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium<\/strong>: 85.247 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C<\/strong>: 56 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Beta-carotene<\/strong>: 303.7 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Energy<\/strong>: 88.64 kcal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Polyphenols<\/strong>: 4.8 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Flavonoids<\/strong>: 6.76 mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Dehydrated Leaves:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Carbohydrate<\/strong>: 7.53 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein<\/strong>: 5.23 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fat<\/strong>: 1.05 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre<\/strong>: 52.295 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron<\/strong>: 22.55 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium<\/strong>: 210 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C<\/strong>: 16 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Beta-carotene<\/strong>: 428.5 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Energy<\/strong>: 240 kcal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Polyphenols<\/strong>: 12.2 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Flavonoids<\/strong>: 18.28 mg\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Uses of Guduchi<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The dried fully developed stem of Tinospora cordifolia<\/em> constitutes the drug \u2018Guduchi\u2019. The therapeutic properties of Guduchi are:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Memory enhancer\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Anti-cancer\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Anti-inflammatory^{1<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Anti-aging\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Immunity enhancer\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Digestion enhancer\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Anti-oxidant\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Anti-diabetic (reduces the blood sugar level)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Anti-spasmodic (helps in relieving muscle spasms)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Anti-arthritic (helps to mitigate the joint pains associated with arthritis)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Liver-protective\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Anti-allergic (helps to fight allergic reactions)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Anti-stress 3<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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I would like to highlight the anti-microbial activities of Guduchi. Guduchi extracts have been found to potentially fight against various bacteria, including E. coli <\/em>and S. aureus<\/em>. Thus, Guduchi might be your microbial-fighting squad ready to save the day5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>
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