Evidence supporting the use of: Indian tinospora
For the health condition: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Indian tinospora (Tinospora cordifolia), also known as Guduchi, has a long history of use in traditional Indian (Ayurvedic) medicine, including as a general immune booster and adaptogen. In the context of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), its use is primarily based on traditional claims regarding its ability to enhance immunity and support the body's defenses against infections. There is some preliminary scientific interest in Tinospora cordifolia's immunomodulatory properties, with in vitro and animal studies suggesting it may influence various aspects of immune function, such as stimulating white blood cell activity and enhancing antibody production. However, clinical evidence in humans, and specifically in people living with HIV/AIDS, is extremely limited. The few small-scale human studies available do not provide strong evidence of efficacy in improving clinical outcomes in AIDS patients. No large, well-controlled clinical trials have validated its use for this purpose, and its mechanism of action in the context of HIV infection remains unclear. Most references to its use in AIDS come from traditional medicine sources or anecdotal reports rather than rigorous scientific evaluation. Therefore, while Tinospora cordifolia is traditionally used to support immunity, its specific application in AIDS is not scientifically substantiated, and the available evidence supporting its use for this condition is quite weak.

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