Tinospora sagittata

Physical Characteristics

Tinospora sagittata is an evergreen Perennial Climber growing to 20 m (65ft 7in). It is in leaf all year, in flower in May, and the seeds ripen from October to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Anodyne Antiphlogistic Depurative Dysentery Febrifuge The roots are anodyne, antiphlogistic, depurative and febrifuge[147]. A decoction is used internally, or the mashed root is used as a poultice, in the treatment of laryngitis, dysentery, boils and abscesses, poisonous snakebites[147].

Known Hazards

None known