The health promoting powers of guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) were so respected by the authors of the ancient Ayurvedic texts that they called it "Amrita" or "Divine Nectar." A powerful nutritive tonic, guduchi is one of the best herbs for balancing vata and pitta. It has the unusual characteristic of being heating while simultaneously removing excess pitta from the body. It also helps soothe the skin and promotes a clear, healthy complexion. A powerful nutritive tonic, guduchi is one of the best herbs for balancing vata and pitta. Guduchi is an important herb that has been used in Ayurvedic Medicine for thousands of years. Also called Tinospora cordifolia, Giloy and the Nectar of Life, this plant is commonly found in India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. It boasts of heart-shaped leaves, and its stem contains most of the healthy ingredients.