Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Tinospora cordifolia (commonly known as Guduchi or Giloy) has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, where it is valued as a "rasayana" (rejuvenator) and used for a wide range of conditions, including respiratory ailments. In Ayurvedic practice, Guduchi is believed to help balance the body's immune response and is often prescribed for chronic cough, asthma, and other respiratory conditions. While these traditional uses inform its application for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), direct scientific studies specifically evaluating Tinospora cordifolia for COPD are limited. Some preclinical and small-scale clinical studies have demonstrated its immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, which could theoretically benefit COPD patients by reducing airway inflammation and oxidative stress. However, these findings are largely extrapolated from general respiratory or immune studies, not from robust clinical trials in COPD populations. Thus, while the use of Tinospora cordifolia for COPD is justified by traditional medicine and supported by some mechanistic plausibility, there is a lack of high-quality clinical evidence to confirm its efficacy for this specific condition. Patients should consult healthcare professionals before using it as an adjunct therapy for COPD.

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