Moon Creeper
Botanical name: Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook.f. & Thomson
Vernacular name: ಅಮೃತ ಬಳ್ಳಿ (Amrutha balli)
Habit: Climbing shrub
Used for: Kashaya.
Parts used: Stem cut along with leaves.
Recipe: The thoroughly washed leaves along with stem cut is crushed, chopped, and subjected to boiling with water. While boiling, little cumin, coriander & pepper shall be added. Ensure for thorough boiling and filter out solid material. It can be taken with pinch of salt & lemon or with milk & jaggery.
Medicinal properties: Anti-diabetic, Jaundice, Anti-microbial, Detoxification