Abstract
Introduction- Through Ayurveda, Indian culture has demonstrated the efficacy of its therapeutic methods. India has a vast variety of plants that include therapeutic properties. These plants' medical capabilities have little, if any, adverse effects. This has motivated researchers to continue their work using the Indian System of Medicine. One of such proven herb is Amruta which is identified as Tinospora cordifolia. The present work compiles the information from various ancestral texts available, in a holistic approach. Material and Methods- All the Brihatryai, Laghutrayi, Samhita, Nighantu and available modern research work was considered for the review. Results /Discussion- Guduchi have been used since Vedic era for different purposes. In Samhita it is used in treatment of many diseases and majorly in Rasayan Karma, Acharya Charak and Vagbhatta described it as a Medya Rasayan. Conclusion- Guduchi is considered as rasayan and one of the four drugs stated as Medya Rasayan by acharya charaka, it helps in maintaining health of humans. Guduchi has anti-pyretic, anti-diabetic, rejuvinative, anti-inflammatory and many other properties. It should be consumed regularly to get its Rasayan effect.
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