Rung 1 · Unproven
Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia)
Sold as an immune booster; no human evidence against cancer.
Side-effect supportWith your doctorSafety flag
Safety: Linked to liver injury in 43 people at 13 Indian hospitals; 4 died, all of whom had existing liver disease.
What studies found
Giloy is listed among Ayurvedic herbs studied for anticancer effects in the lab, but no human cancer studies are reported.
The catch
Liver injury showed up a median of 46 days after starting, often with autoimmune features.
What to do
Avoid it if you have liver disease or are on cancer treatment.
Sources
Rung 1 of 5, Unproven: Lab or animal data only, or never directly tested in people. How we score
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