Research Journal of Science and Technology

Tinospora cordifolia, commonly known as Giloy or Guduchi, is a versatile medicinal herb widely used in Ayurvedic medicine for its immune-boosting properties. This review focuses on the formulation and evaluation of a herbal immunity booster tablet using the extract of Tinospora cordifolia (satva). The purpose is to explore the preparation techniques, physicochemical and phytochemical properties, and health benefits of Tinospora cordifolia, emphasizing its immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities. The review also delves into the standardization, quality control, and evaluation parameters necessary to formulate an effective herbal tablet. In traditional medicine, Tinospora cordifolia is commonly used to improve memory and acts as a learning enhancer. Preclinical and experimental studies declared that Tinospora cordifolia extracts ameliorate cognitive functions in rat models of sleep deprivation and drug-induced amnesia and have memory enhancement properties in normal and memory-deficient animals. Tinospora cordifolia also protects against Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. In clinical studies, Tinospora cordifolia is applied either as a polyherbal formulation or alone for the general amendment of memory function. These improvement effects may be owing to the suppressive effects of Tinospora cordifolia extracts and their phytochemical constituents on inflammation, cell death, and oxidative stress in addition to the stimulatory effects on acetylcholine synthesis.