11 Amazing Health Benefits of Giloy
Giloy has gained immense popularity in recent times, allegedly as an effective antidote for swine flu. An herbaceous vine, Giloy, Guduchi or ‘Amrita’
as it is popularly known belongs to the botanical family of
Mernispermaceae called Tinospora cordifolia. Offering immense medicinal
and therapeutic benefits, the herb ever since ancient times has occupied
a very prominent place in the treatment of Ayurveda.
Medicinal Parts
- Stem
- Leaves
- Root
- Fruit
A widely accredited part, however in
Ayurveda is a water-soluble starchy kind of extract from the dry stem of
the plant known as Giloy Ghan Satva that is available
commercially. Despite the fact that the dried extracts are more popular
owing to their easy consumption factors, combined with a longer shelf
life, its fresh counterpart is considered valuable.
Giloy in Ayurveda
According to the principles of Ayurveda, Giloy is a tridosha herb,
with powerful properties that neutralises the three doshas in the body
namely vata, pitta and kapha, vital for overall wellbeing.
Health Benefits of Giloy
1. Enhances Immunity
Some of the active substances in Giloy
such as tinosporidine, tinosporide, tinosporoside, tinosporine,
cordifol, cordifolide and heptacosanol eradicate the harmful free
radical elements by flushing out the unwanted toxins from the body thus boosting immune health.
Similarly, the antioxidant properties augment production of white blood
cells and bone marrow stem cells, thereby stimulating the growth of
protective blood cells boosting immunity and restoring optimal health.
2. Anti Inflammatory Protection
Giloy offers anti-inflammatory
protection and combats diseases like gout and rheumatoid arthritis. The
juice extracts from the stem of this herb is highly effective for
treatment of gout as it helps neutralise the increased uric acid levels
in the body
3. Digestive Health
The active components in Giloy support digestive health by combating digestive related disorders like flatulence, acidity, bladder pain and piles. Taking about quarter teaspoon of Giloy powder with gooseberry powder
relieves digestive-related disorders keeping the gut healthy. Consuming
a cup of buttermilk with Giloy powder also alleviates indigestion and
proves effective.
4. Anti Diabetic Effects
According to Researchers, regular consumption of Giloy stabilises blood sugar and lipid levels in the blood as the herb has a hypoglycaemic effect
5. Adaptogenic Effects
Giloy with adaptogenic properties
enhance mental health relieving stress, anxiety and depression. It keeps
the brain sharp and stimulated by preventing oxidative stress to brain
cells, improving cognitive development and memory.
6. Antibacterial Effects
The antibacterial substances in the
plant protect the body from infectious diseases and increases body’s
defence mechanism. Consuming a decoction prepared by boiling Giloy stem with a few basil leaves and reducing it to three fourths proves effective and offers resistance against swine flu.
7. Blood Cleanser
A natural body detox Giloy purifies blood by cleansing the circulatory and the lymphatic systems in the body of unwanted toxins.
8. Anti Ageing Agent
A natural combination of anti ageing and
blood cleansing properties, Giloy not just keeps diseases at bay but
also promotes a healthy smooth skin free of wrinkles, fine lines and also thwarts premature hair greying. Internally too the herb works, therefore taking Giloy juice with turmeric and amla treats skin -related disorders like lupus, psoriasis, eczema and other skin inflammations.
9. Blood Cancer
Consuming a concoction prepared by
blending an aloe Vera leaf with wheatgrass and Giloy stem proves
effective in the treatment of blood cancer and reduces the painful side
effects of chemotherapy.
10. Cures Menorrhagia
Consuming Giloy Powder twice a day also relieves excessive menstrual bleeding and pain.
11. Respiratory Disorders
The juice extracts from the bark and the stem makes an effective cure for respiratory disorders including asthma.
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