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Tinospora cordifolia

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Other Names : Tinospora crispa Willd, Makabuhay, Tinospora cordifolia Miers, Guduchi, Amritavalli, Chinnaruha, Giloy, Chittamritu, Amrit<br>Gulancha Tinospora is a large climber with succulent,corky,grooved stems with the branches sending down slender pendulous fleshy roots.The plant belongs to the familyMenispermaceae.The leaves are membranous,7-9 nerved,5-12 cm. long,rounded or cordate which is heart-shaped.Male flowers are clustered in the axils and the yellow female flowers are usually solitary.The fruits are pea-sized and red in colour when ripe. PARTS USEDParts Used : Stem,leaves,roots and fruits.
==Special Precautions of Gulancha Tinospora==
* Diabetic patients are advised to use guduchi with caution, since it can lower blood sugar levels.
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