Chittamrithu (Tinospora cordifolia) -Ayurvedic Medicinal Herbs

March 23rd, 2007 | admin

Chittamrithu (Tinospora cordifolia) is a climber with fleshy stem, aerial roots and heart shaped leaves. The heart shaped leaves are also juicy. Chittamrith produces tiny yellow flowers after the leaves are shed in summer.

The plant is used in the preparation of several decoction medicines and Ayurvedic jams known as rasayana. It has different properties such as antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory. It is used in the treatment of different kinds of fevers and diseases affecting urinary track.

Tinospora cardifolia belongs to the family menispermaceae.