A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON TINOSPORA CORDIFOLIA: A PANACEA TREATMENT STRATEGY

As the population is rising, number of diseases have been increased worldwide. The modern/allopathic system of medication is in great account but it lacks in terms of side effects and development of resistance. Due to increasing side effects of these medications, traditional systems of medication came into existence. Traditional systems of medication include Ayurvedic, Homeopathic, Siddha and Unani medicines. Plants are good resources when it comes to health and illness and have been used as medication for the treatment of many diseases since ancient period of time. This review article describes the significant and classical role of a medicinal plant Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy) in therapeutics for the ailment of various diseases such as diabetes, memory impairment, bacterial infections, toxicities, helminthiasis, ulcer, pain, fever, inflammation, hyperuricemia and diarrhea. This also unfolds the information about taxonomical description, chemical constituents and pharmacognostical characteristics of the plant along with uses and threats to this plant.