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Source of validity: Traditional
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Tinospora cordifolia, also known as Guduchi or Giloy, is a widely used herb in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Its use for viral infections, including herpes, is primarily rooted in traditional practices rather than robust scientific validation. Traditionally, Tinospora cordifolia is valued for its immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and general anti-infective properties. In Ayurveda, it has been recommended for a variety of conditions thought to involve “impurities” or imbalances in the immune system, and this has extended to its inclusion in herbal formulas for skin eruptions and chronic viral ailments such as herpes simplex. However, scientific studies specifically examining Tinospora cordifolia’s efficacy against herpes simplex virus (HSV-1 or HSV-2) are extremely limited. The available research mostly focuses on its general antiviral, immunostimulant, and antioxidant effects. Some laboratory studies suggest that extracts of Tinospora cordifolia can enhance immune function and inhibit the replication of certain viruses, but direct evidence against herpes viruses in human clinical trials is lacking. Thus, its use in herpes management is based much more on tradition and theoretical mechanisms than on solid scientific data. Until more targeted studies are conducted, Tinospora cordifolia should be viewed as a complementary approach rather than a proven therapy for herpes.

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