HERBAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS - 33. Tinospora Cordifolia (Giloya)

Tinospora cordifolia is a deciduous climbing shrub described as 'the one who protects the body against diseases'. It is one of the most versatile rejuvenating shrub also known as 'Giloya' in Indian vernacular having many therapeutic applications. The pharmaceutical significance of this plant is mainly because of the leaves, barks and roots contain various bioactive compounds such as alkaloids, glycosides, lactones, steroids, polysaccharides and aliphatic compounds having various medicinal importance viz.

Author: Himadri Panda

Publisher: Discovery Publishing House Pvt Limited

Publication Date: Apr 01, 2016

Number of Pages: 320 pages

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover

ISBN-10: 938684110X

ISBN-13: 9789386841100