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Guduchi
Tinospora cordifolia
English Name:
Family:
Menispermaceae
Indications:
Studies on induced
oedema and arthritis, and on human arthritis proved the
anti-inflammatory potency of the water extract of this
plant.
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Phase I and Phase II of adjuvant induced
arthritis were also inhibited. The anti-inflammatory
activity of this plant resembles that of nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory agents. It also has weak antipyretc
action and is a morphine potentiator(g). It also shows
we diuretic action. The hypoglycaemic potential of this
plant has been studied, extensively. Administration of
the aqueous extract to alloxan induced hyper- glycaemic
rats and rabbits in a dose of 400 mg/kg body weight
induced reduction in blood sugar. Reduction in blood
sugar levelshas been reported in adrenaline induced
hyperglycaemia in rates, as also a favourable glucose
tolerance in this rodent species on exposure to an
aqueous extract of T. cordifolia. The aqueous extract of
the stem antagonises the effects of agonists such as
5-hydroxy- tryptamine, histamine, bradyklnin, and
prostaglandins El and E2, on the rabbit smooth muscle.
This drug relaxes the intestinal, uterine smooth muscle
and inhibits the constrictor response of histamine and
acetylcholine on smooth muscle. Intravenous exposure, to
aqueous extract of T. cordifolia in doses of 5.0, 10.0
and 15.0 mg/kg body weight produces a temporary but
marked fall in blood pressure and bradycardia in
anaesthetised dogs. Blood urea levels in uraemic dogs
and human subjects were also decreased by this drug. The
hepatoprotective effect of T. cordifolia extract has
been studied in carbon tetrachloride induced liver
damage in rats. While acute damage was enhanced by prior
exposure to the drug, it proved effective in the
prevention of fibrosis, and in stimulating regeneration
in hepatic tissue. Clinically, this drug has been tried
as a therapeutic modality in rheumatoid arthritis,
jaundice and in diabetes. Used in compound formulations
for treatment of jaundice, rheumatoid arthritis and
diabetes.
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