Guduchi

Tinospora cordifolia, also known as Guduchi or Amrita, is an immune system boosting herb that can potently reduce the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. It is a promising anti-cancer herb and may provide benefits for people with diabetes.

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What it is

Tinospora cordifolia, also known as Guduchi or Amrita, is an immune system boosting herb that can potently reduce the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. It is a promising anti-cancer herb and may provide benefits for people with diabetes.

Key findings

  • Grade C: Allergy Symptoms (Allergic Rhinitis (Seasonal Allergies / Hay Fever))
  • Grade C: Eosinophil count (Allergic Rhinitis (Seasonal Allergies / Hay Fever))
  • Grade D: Diabetic Foot Ulcers Symptoms (Diabetic Foot Ulcers)

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ℹ️ Quick Facts: Guduchi

Quick Facts: Guduchi

  • Best Evidence:Grade C
  • Conditions Studied:6
  • Research Outcomes:20
  • Key Effect:Sepsis
Outcomes by grade:
A0
B0
C3
D3
6 conditions Β· 20 outcomes

Detailed Outcomes

Grade:
Effect:
Size:
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C
Allergy Symptoms
Large Improvement
1 study
large↓Improves
C
Eosinophil count
Moderate Decrease
1 study
moderate↓Improves
?
Lymphocyte Count
↑Improves
?
Nasal Congestion
1 study
↑Improves
?
Neutrophil Count
1 study
↑Improves
C
Allergy Symptoms
Large Improvement
1 study
large↓Improves
?
Lymphocyte Count
↑Improves
?
Eosinophil count
1 study
↑Worsens
?
Nasal Congestion
1 study
↑Improves
?
Neutrophil Count
1 study
↑Improves
D
Diabetic Foot Ulcers Symptoms
No effect
none
?
Neutrophil Count
1 study
↑Improves
D
CD4 Lymphocytes
No effect
1 study
none
?
Eosinophil count
1 study
↑Worsens
?
HIV Symptoms
↓Improves
?
Neutrophil Count
1 study
↑Improves
?
T Cell Count
1 study
↑Improves
D
Bilirubin
No effect
1 study
none
?
Macrophage Activity
↑Improves
?
Scabies Symptoms
↓Improves

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