Guduchi: what Ayurveda says and how it may support your cycle
A rasayana for Pitta balance and digestion.
Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) is an Ayurvedic herb. The stem is used. Ayurveda traditionally uses it as described below, and AAVIE may include it in your supplement when your assessment suggests it fits.
| Names | Guduchi, Giloy, Amrita. Heart-leaved moonseed in English. |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Tinospora cordifolia |
| Part used | Stem |
| Rasa (taste) | Tikta (bitter), Kashaya (astringent) |
| Guna (qualities) | Guru (heavy), Snigdha (unctuous) |
Ayurvedic profile as described in classical texts.
What Ayurveda says about Guduchi
Ayurveda classes Guduchi as a rasayana. It is bitter, astringent, heavy and unctuous, and is traditionally used to balance Pitta and support digestion.
Guduchi and your period
Traditionally used where Pitta heat, sluggish digestion and general depletion sit behind cycle changes. In AAVIE it is selected carefully, and replaced with another herb for some profiles as a precaution.
Who it tends to suit
Selected only when your assessment suggests it fits.
Why the right dose matters
Why not less
Too little is unlikely to give the effect described traditionally.
Why not more
Too much can upset digestion and, in rare reported cases, has been linked with liver injury. This is why the dose and the choice of herb are reviewed.
The right amount is not the same for everyone. It depends on your Prakriti and your current imbalance (Vikriti), which is why AAVIE sets it for you and a Vaidya reviews it. Read why the right dose matters.
Check with your doctor first if
- You have an autoimmune condition
- You take diabetes medicines
- You have a liver condition
- You are pregnant
Common questions
Is Guduchi safe for everyone?
No herb is right for everyone. Check with your doctor first if any of the cautions on this page apply to you. AAVIE asks about your medicines and conditions before selecting herbs.
Will Guduchi be in my AAVIE supplement?
Only if your assessment suggests it fits. AAVIE selects herbs for each person and each cycle, and a Vaidya reviews the selection.
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