Climbers
Giloy
Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Miers
Common Name
Heart-leaved moonseed
Family
Menispermaceae
Flowering Period
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Fruiting Period
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Importance & Uses
The leaves are used in the treatment of gout and ulcer. The stem is bitter, stomachic, stimulates bile secretion, diuretic, enriches blood, cures jaundice and useful in skin diseases. The juice is useful in diabetes.
Botanical Description
A climbing shrub with heart-shaped leaves. Known for its medicinal properties.