Gulvel ! Gulvel Plant ! Gulvel ! Tinospora Cordifolia

Plant Name :: Gulvel (Amruta)

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Ranunculales

Family: Menispermaceae

Genus: Tinospora

Species: T. cordifolia

Family: Meni permaceae

Nature of Tinospora cordifolia

It is a extensive perennial climber with grayish stem and tubercles on the surface.
It gives out hanging roots from the stem. the leaves are broad and heart-shaped.
the plant bears minute yellow flowers on long spikes

Special Characteristics of Tinospora cordifolia

The stem is gray with tubercles and has bitter test to its exude.

Medicinal uses of Tinospora cordifolia

The stem dried along with the bark is source of medicine.
It is a bitter tonic, useful in all types of liver problems. It is also given to reduce body heat (kadki).The plant is also useful in the treatment of jaundice.
Important ayurvadic preparation like "Amrutarishta"and"Gelvelsatva" are obtained from this plant.