Synonyms: Guduchi
Family: Menispermaceae
Genus species: Tinospora cordifolia, Menispermum cordifolium, Cocculus cordifolia
Type: Twiner
Part Used: Mature stem
Location: India, Madras, Sri Lanka
Actions: Alterative, anti-aging, antibacterial, antihyperglycemic, anti-inflammatory, antiperiodic, antipyretic, antituberculotic, aphrodisiac, bitter, digestive, diuretic, emetic, immunoenhancer (increases or enhances effectiveness of macrophages), nutritive (starches), restorative, sedative, stimulant, stomachic, tonic
Indications: Asthma, bronchitis, common cold, cough, debility, diabetes mellitus, diarrhea, dysentery, dyspepsia, erysipelas, excessive thirst, fever, gonorrhea, gout, hemorrhoids, hyperglycemia, immunodeficiency, impotence, indigestion, inflammation, jaundice, leprosy, malaria, nervous system disorders, respiratory disorders, rheumatism, skin disorders, spermatorrhea, syphilis, tuberculosis, urinary diseases
Chemicals & Nutrients: Berberine, Vitamin C
Preparation & Dosages: decoction, 56-112 ml; powder, 1-3 g; extract 1-2g
Drug Interactions: May potentiate antidiabetic (hypoglycemic) drugs. Due to the diuretic action of this herb the following drug interactions are possible: increased risk of toxicity with anti-inflammatory analgesics; if hypokalemia occurs possible antagonism with antiarrhythmics and potentiation of muscle relaxants; antagonizes antidiabetic (hypoglycemic) drugs; may potentiate and/or interfere with antihypertensives; may potentiate lithium therapy; when taken with corticosteroids there is a risk for hypokalemia; may potentiate other diuretics and increase the risk of hypokalemia.