Gulvel Plant

Gulvel Plant

🌿 Gulvel Plant (Tinospora cordifolia) — also known as Giloy or Amrita, is a powerful medicinal climber widely used in Ayurvedic medicine.


🌱 Description

The Gulvel Plant is a green, heart-leaved climbing vine that grows easily in tropical climates. Its stems are thick, fleshy, and covered with nodules, often seen climbing on trees like neem or mango. The leaves are heart-shaped (cordate) and bright green, giving the plant a lush, healthy appearance.


🌼 Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Tinospora cordifolia

  • Hindi: Giloy / Guduchi

  • Marathi: Gulvel

  • Sanskrit: Amrita (meaning “the root of immortality”)


💧 Care Instructions

  • Light: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight; can tolerate partial shade.

  • Watering: Moderate — water when the topsoil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging.

  • Soil: Well-draining, loamy soil rich in organic matter.

  • Fertilizer: Use organic compost once a month for healthy growth.

  • Support: Provide a trellis or stick for climbing.


🌿 Benefits

  • Boosts immunity and energy

  • Helps in fever, cold, and flu relief

  • Supports liver health and detoxification

  • Useful in diabetes management

  • Known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties


🪴 Ideal For

  • Home gardens, balconies, and herbal patches

  • Ayurvedic gardens and wellness resorts

Cart (0 items)