Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook. f. & Thomson belongs to the family
Menispermaceae. The origin of the species is from Indian subcontinent to Indo-China.
The plant has antipyretic, antiperiodic, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, spasmolytic,
hypoglycaemic and hepatoprotective properties. Due to over-exploitation of this
medicinally important species, attention has been given to its conservation through invitro micropropagation techniques. The present chapter emphasizes the ample research
work on in-vitro regeneration and enhancement of secondary metabolites from T.
cordifolia. Additional information on the importance of this genus in various systems
of medicine, active components, biological activities and its sustainable utilization for
the welfare of mankind is also discussed in the present chapter.
Keywords: Conservation, Callus Culture, In vitro Regeneration, Micropropagation, Menispermaceae, Traditional Medicine.
