herb data, Guduchi, Tinosporia cordifolia, Menisper mum cordifolium, Cocculuc cordifolia, Amrita, Giloy, holisticonline.com

**Herb Information**
Name: Guduchi
Biological Name: Tinosporia cordifolia, Menisper mum cordifolium, Cocculuc cordifolia Menispermaceae
Other Names: Guduchi, Amrita, Giloy Amrithu, Gulansha
Description: This herb is found in the Himalayas, and in many parts of the South India.
Parts Used: Roots, stems
Medicinal Properties Action Alterative, antiperiodic, bitter tonic, diuretic, febrifuge Uses This herb is used in seminal weakness and urinary affections. It is also a valuable tonic. Other applications of this herb include: fever, gout, jaundice, torpidity of the liver, skin diseases, secondary syphilis, rheumatism, constipation, tuberculosis, and leprosy. It is a blood purifier and may be useful in AIDS and other immune diseases also. It is also being proposed for cancer patients before and after chemotherapy.
Dosage: Extract, powder, for serious illnesses like cancer, use one or more ounces daily.
Safety: No information available. To be taken only under the direct supervision of a qualified professional.