Abstract Since the beginning of human civilization, plants have been a major source of medicines. The demand for herbal drugs, health goods, drugs, food supplements, cosmetics, etc. is rising. The present study reviews pharmacological effect of chemical components contained in various sections of Tinospora cardifolia. Tinospora cordifolia is a frequent application of Ayurvedic shrub. The article conforms with the data supplied through a wide range of diverse phytochemical and pharmacological methods, even though reviews of this plant have been published before. The notable medicinal features include anti-diabetic, antispasmological action, anti-malarial activity, anti-inflammatory activity, anti-arthritis, anti-oxidants and anti-allergies.
Keywords Tinospora cordifolia, medicinal qualities, therapeutic uses, giloy, antispasmological action.