Chinese Tinospora

Tinospora sinensis is a large deciduous climber of the moonseed family, closely related to Giloy. It has heart-shaped leaves that are softly hairy beneath, corky stems and aerial roots that hang from the branches. In India it is found mainly in the south, where it has also been known as Tinospora malabarica.

Because it resembles Guduchi, it is traditionally used in Ayurveda in the same way, as Amrita, a bitter herb valued for general wellbeing. The stem is the part used. Wild populations are considered vulnerable.