Amruth

Medicinal plant/ Horticulture

1. Giloy Dr. Kaveri Devaiah M Ph.D. Horticulture Betekad Coorg, K arnataka

2. Giloy Scientific Name: Tinospors cordifolia Family: Menispermaceae Common Names: Amruthaballi , Guduchi , Heart Leaved Moonseed

3. Active ingredient : Giloin , Tinosporin , Tinosporidin,Tinosporide , Berberin Uses: Immuno modulator
Antipyretic
Antidiabetic Anti-aging Skin disorders Adaptogen Anti inflammatory Antiallergic Hepatoprotective Rheumatoid arthritis . Treat gastrointestinal disorders Urinary disorder

4. Description Large, glabrous, perennial climber
Stem succulent, creamy white to grey, bark with lenticels
Leaves alternate, simple, heart shaped
Inflorescence raceme, flowers tiny, unisexual, greenish Fruit drupelets, scarlet

5. Cultivation Tropical or subtropical crop Propagule: Stem cuttings, seeds
Season: May- June
Space: 3 m x 3 m
Seed rate: 3000 stems// ha Suppor : Trees like mango, neem Irrigation: Rainfef crop mainly

6. H arvest & Post harvest Harvest: Mature stems are cut into pieces and shade dried Yield: 10 to 15 quintals/ ha