Kanda Amrta (Tinospora cordifolia)

Family: Menispermaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Commonly grown in East Asia, Kandra Amrta (Tinospora cordifolia) is a large, deciduous climbing shrub with several twining branches. It is native to India, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka and known for other common names such as heart-leaved moonseed, guduchi, and giloy. Its leaves are simple and alternate, and used as a tonic tea. A dioecious species, female flowers are usually solitary while male flowers occur in clusters. T.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - used as a tonic tea. — Leaves - used as a tonic tea.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry districts at low elevations. Deciduous and dry forests. (Zone 10)