Gulancha tinospora (Engl.)

Gulancha tinospora (Engl.)

Tinospora crispa

Digestive

A large climber or vine Leaves: Membranous, 7-9 nerved, 5-12 cm long, rounded or cordate which is heart-shaped. Flowers: Male flowers are clustered in the axils and the yellow female flowers are usually solitary. Fruits: The fruits are pea-sized and red in colour when ripe.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Arthritis. Preparation: Cut the vine and wash it. Expose the vine into the sun to make it dry. Chop the vine into small pieces. Soak in the efficascent oil or alcohol.. Part used: Vine | diabetic. Preparation: Cut the vine and wash it. Expose the vine into the sun to make it dry. Chop the vine into small pieces. Soak in the efficascent oil or alcohol.. Part used: Vine | stomachache. Preparation: Cut the vine and wash it. Expose the vine into the sun to make it dry. Chop the vine into small pieces. Soak in the efficascent oil or alcohol.. Part used: Vine

Preparation

Cut the vine and wash it. Expose the vine into the sun to make it dry. Chop the vine into small pieces. Soak in the efficascent oil or alcohol. | Cut the vine and wash it. Expose the vine into the sun to make it dry. Chop the vine into small pieces. Soak in the efficascent oil or alcohol. | Cut the vine and wash it. Expose the vine into the sun to make it dry. Chop the vine into small pieces. Soak in the efficascent oil or alcohol.

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (Capital), Forest

Research

Siquijor State College: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices in Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (Folk Healing Practices of Siquijor Island) Phase 1

Additional Images

Gulancha tinospora (Engl.)
Gulancha tinospora (Engl.)
Gulancha tinospora (Engl.)
Gulancha tinospora (Engl.)

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Tinospora crispa
Local Name
Gulancha tinospora (Engl.)
Family
Menispermaceae
Category
Digestive
Collected By
Not provided
Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026