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Guduchi

Local Name	:	Guduchi
Botanical Name	:	Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook.f. & Thomson
Common Name	:	Heart-leaved moonseed, Amrita
Family	:	Menispermaceae
Distribution	:	It is widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is primarily found in countries like India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Bangladesh, thriving in diverse environments such as forests, plains, and mountainous regions. In India, it is extensively distributed throughout the country. In Odisha, it grows abundantly in the woods and hilly areas.
Habit	:	Climber
Short Description	:	It is a climbing shrub with succulent stems and heart-shaped leaves. Its small yellow flowers and red drupes are distinctive features.

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Descriptions

It is a climbing shrub. Stems are succulent, with a greenish-grey bark, and covered with lenticels. The leaves are heart-shaped (cordate), alternate, and membranous, with a smooth surface. Flowers are small, yellow, and occur in axillary and terminal racemes. The plant produces drupes, which are smooth, ovoid, and turn red when ripe. Its roots are long, thread-like, and covered with a thin bark.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

March-September

Use(s)

It is used for enhancing the immune system's function. It is also used to treat fever, diabetes, and digestive disorders etc.