Review on Guruche ( Tinospora cordifolia ) a multipurpose medicinal plant

Abstract

Traditional systems of medicine such as Ayurvedic, Unani,Siddha and Homeopathy have been in practice in great account. Tinospora cordifolia commonly named as (Guruche or Amrita) in Sanskrit belonging to family Menispermaceae is a genetically diverse, large, deciduous climbing shrub with greenish yellow typical flowers. T. cordifolia is a popular medicinal plant spread across the tropics. Its effectiveness in therapy is well known globally. Lesser known are its dietary benefits. Guruche is being used in diet by various tribal people of India and it also forms a part of traditional Indian cuisine. Ayurveda also states its dietary utility. The various benefits acquired by the use of Guruche as a dietary component have been reviewed and discussed in this article.