Tinospora cordifolia belonging to the family Menispermaceae, is a large, deciduous, climbing shrub with several elongated twisted branches. It is found throughout India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and certain parts of China.
It thrives well in the tropical region, often attains a great height and climbs up the trunks of large trees. Leaves simple, heart shaped, bright green, alternate, 10-12 cm long and 8-15 cm broad. Stem fill form, fleshy and climbing nature.