Ayurvedic
Guduchi
Also called: giloy, tinospora cordifolia, amrita
A climbing plant (giloy) used in Ayurveda.
- Why people take it
- Immunity, fever, diabetes.
- What the evidence says
- Little good-quality human evidence.
- How it is usually taken
- Usually 300 to 600 mg of extract a day; buy only trusted, tested products.
- Be careful
- Reports of liver injury, including autoimmune hepatitis, especially with heavy use. Avoid with liver or autoimmune disease.
- Medicines it can interact with
- Liver injury has been reported; may affect immune-suppressing and diabetes medicines.
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Common questions
What is Guduchi?
A climbing plant (giloy) used in Ayurveda.
Why do people take Guduchi?
Immunity, fever, diabetes.
Does Guduchi work?
Little good-quality human evidence.
How much Guduchi do people take?
Usually 300 to 600 mg of extract a day; buy only trusted, tested products.
Is Guduchi safe?
Reports of liver injury, including autoimmune hepatitis, especially with heavy use. Avoid with liver or autoimmune disease.
Does Guduchi interact with medicines?
Liver injury has been reported; may affect immune-suppressing and diabetes medicines.
Sources and further reading
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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