Giloy or Guduchi | 09 Oct 2021

According to the Ministry of AYUSH, Giloy or Guduchi, a popularly known herb is safe to use.

However, similar looking plants in circulation such as Tinospora crispa can be harmful. Tinospora crispa is a medicinal plant belonging to the botanical family Menispermaceae and is widely distributed in Southeast Asia and the northeastern region of India.

Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) is a climbing shrub that grows on other trees, from the botanical family Menispermaceae.
It is an essential herb in Ayurvedic medicine and all its parts are thought to have health benefits.
People have long used it to treat a wide range of issues, including fever, infections, diarrhoea and diabetes.
Guduchi’s hepato-protective properties are well established and is known for its immense therapeutic applications and the practices are regulated in accordance with various applicable provisions.
- Hepatoprotection or anti hepatotoxicity is the ability of a chemical substance to prevent damage to the liver.
The plant is native to India but also found in China and tropical areas of Australia and Africa.
The Ministry of AYUSH has a well-established system of Pharmacovigilance (for reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions from AYUSH medication), with its network spreading across all over India.