In short: guduchi, also called giloy, is the dried stem of Tinospora cordifolia, a climbing plant used in Ayurveda for centuries. Overseas brands buy it as bulk giloy powder, as a guduchi extract for capsules, or as finished private label giloy capsules. The most important thing to check before buying is plant identity, because similar Tinospora species are sometimes sold in its place.
What is guduchi (giloy)?
Guduchi is a climbing shrub that grows across India. In Ayurveda it is known as amrita, and it is one of the best-known traditional herbs. The part used commercially is the woody stem, which is cut, dried and milled. Buyers searching for "giloy powder", "guduchi powder" or "Tinospora cordifolia powder" are all looking for the same material.
What is giloy powder used for?
In traditional Ayurvedic practice, guduchi is used in preparations intended to support general wellbeing and the body's natural defences. Today it appears in:
- Ayurvedic and herbal capsules and tablets, alone or in blends
- Herbal teas and wellness drink powders
- Traditional formulations sold by Ayurvedic brands in Europe, North America and the Middle East
Health claims for herbal products are tightly regulated in most export markets. In the EU and the UK, for example, only authorised claims may be used on labels. Treat traditional use as background, not as a marketing claim, and check what your market allows.
Giloy powder vs guduchi extract: which should you buy?
- Giloy powder is the dried stem milled to a fine powder. Ours is 60 to 100 mesh, with custom mesh on request. It suits loose powders, teas and lower-cost capsules. See our bulk giloy powder.
- Guduchi extract is concentrated, offered as a ratio or standardised extract. It suits capsules and tablets where you want a smaller dose per unit. See our guduchi extract.
- Giloy capsules are finished and ready for your label. See our private label guduchi capsules.
Specifications to agree before you order
- Botanical identity: confirm Tinospora cordifolia stem, and ask how identity is tested, for example by microscopy, HPTLC or a reference standard.
- Form and mesh size: powder (60 to 100 mesh is standard) or extract (ratio or standardised).
- Moisture and ash: these indicate how well the stem was dried and cleaned.
- Heavy metals, microbiology and pesticide residues: tested against the limits of your destination market.
- Packing: powder is usually packed in 20 to 25 kg multi-wall paper or HDPE bags with a food-grade liner, and extract in 25 kg drums or foil bags.
- Shelf life: 24 months in original sealed packing, stored cool and dry.
With guduchi, identity testing is not a formality. Adulteration with other Tinospora species is a known problem in the herbal trade, and it is the first thing a careful buyer checks.
Is giloy safe? What buyers should know
Guduchi has a long history of traditional use. However, published case reports have linked some giloy products to liver problems, and researchers have pointed to wrong species and contamination as possible factors. For a brand, this is a reason to buy only from suppliers who can prove identity and purity batch by batch, to follow your market's rules on warnings and dosage, and to take regulatory advice before launch.
Can you import giloy into the USA, UK or EU?
The rules depend on the product type and the country. In the USA, herbal ingredients in dietary supplements fall under FDA rules. In the EU and the UK, botanicals in food supplements may face national lists and novel food rules. Check the status of Tinospora cordifolia for your exact product and market with a regulatory consultant before you place your first order.
How to buy guduchi powder in bulk from India
- Send us the form, mesh or standardisation, quantity, packing and destination.
- Receive a sample and the COA, and test it if your market requires.
- Agree the price and Incoterm: EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP.
- We produce, test and pack the order, and ship it by sea or air with the commercial invoice, packing list, COA and certificate of origin.
Arizone International LLP manufactures in Daman, India, under ISO 22000, GMP and HACCP, and supplies export customers only, in the USA, the UK, the EU, the Middle East, Australia and 40+ other countries.
Guduchi Sourcing Questions
Yes. Guduchi and giloy are two names for Tinospora cordifolia. Amrita is its traditional Sanskrit name.
The stem. It is cut, dried and milled into powder, or extracted to make a concentrated guduchi extract.
Ask for identity testing on the COA, such as microscopy or HPTLC against a reference, and test a sample yourself if your market requires it.
20 to 25 kg multi-wall paper or HDPE bags with a food-grade liner. Smaller pouches are available for private label.
Yes. We supply export customers only, by sea or air on EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP terms, with a COA and certificate of origin.