2022, Vol. 5, Issue 2, Part B

author(s)
Dr. Sumedh Sanjay Joshi, Megha and Dr. Tanuja Manoj Nesari

abstract
Ayurveda is one of the oldest systems of medicine in the world. There are almost 1200 plants mentioned in Ayurveda for their medicinal properties. Thus, the Pharma therapeutics of Ayurveda is mainly centered on the use of various plant parts in the management of innumerable diseases. Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook. F. & Thoms.) Is one such plant praise widely for its efficacy in treatment of various diseases along with its superior rejuvenation property? Ayurvedic pharmacopoea of India has mentioned quit quality standard parameters for assessment of stem of Tinospora cordifolia. From the literature review of ancient Ayurveda classics it can be inferred that Guduchi moola (Root of Tinospora cordifolia) was also used in management of diseases like Shop ha (Inflammation) and Prameha (Diabetes mellitus and urinary disorders). As, Guduchi grows by vegetative propagation of stem, inclusion of root will not hamper the reproduction of it. Till date, no work is published on the standardization parameters of Root of Tinospora cordifolia. This study aims at generation of data regarding physicochemical and phytochemical parameters of Guduchi root using Ash value, loss on drying, extractive value, and qualitative analysis of phytoconstituent along with sophisticated analysis like HPTLC, FTIR and UV spectrophotometry. This article may prove beneficial for further studies on Root of Tinospora cordifolia.