Tinospora cordifolia, also called Giloy or Guduchi, is a woody shrub with a long history in Ayurvedic medicine. The stems and roots contain alkaloids, diterpenoid lactones, and other active compounds. People use it as an adaptogen to support immune function and the body's response to stress.
Capsule, powder, and liquid extract forms are common. Taking it with meals often helps digestion.
This plant can lower blood sugar and shift immune activity. Anyone using diabetes drugs or immunosuppressants should check with a doctor before starting it.