Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) (known as gurjo, heart-leaved moonseed, guduchi) is a type of vine that is commonly found in forest shrubs.
Giloy has been used as an ayurvedic medicine since ancient times. Considering the benefits of Giloy, awareness towards it has increased in recent years and now people have started planting Giloy like vines in their homes.
However, most people still do not recognize Giloy properly. For your information, Giloy is very easy to identify. Its leaves are shaped like betel leaves and are dark green in color. You can also plant gilloy as an ornamental plant in your homes.
Giloy is also known as Guduchi, Amrita, etc. According to Ayurveda, the vine of Giloy contains the qualities of the tree on which it climbs, so the vine of Giloy climbed on the neem tree is considered to be the best in terms of medicine. It is known as Neem giloy.
Here are some incredible health benefits of Giloy:
Control Diabetes
According to experts, gilloy acts as a hypoglycemic agent and plays an effective role in controlling type-2 diabetes. Giloy juice lowers high blood sugar levels, increases insulin secretion, and lowers insulin resistance. As such, it is a very useful medicine for diabetics.
Reduce Fever
Giloy or Guduchi has antipyretic properties that cure even the oldest fever. For this reason, it is recommended to take Giloy to relieve fever in serious diseases like malaria, dengue, and swine flu.
Giloy benefits for immunity
Apart from eliminating diseases, increasing the body’s immunity is also one of the benefits of Giloy. Regular intake of Giloy juice enhances the body’s immunity power which protects against many infectious diseases including colds.
Relief From Jaundice
AyurJaundice is cured quickly by giving the juice of fresh leaves of giloy to the patients of jaundice. In addition, the intake of giloy also gives relief from fever and pain in jaundice. In addition to Giloy juice, you can also use Giloy juice to get rid of jaundice.
Beneficial In Anemia
Lack of blood in the body leads to many diseases of which anemia is the most prominent. Usually, women suffer more from anemia. Giloy juice is quite beneficial for women suffering from anemia. Consumption of Giloy juice removes anemia in the body and strengthens the immune system.
Benefits for skin problem
Giloy is also helpful in relieving skin diseases and allergies. Whether it is a rash on the skin in urticaria or acne on the face, Giloy helps to cure all these.
Relief From Arthritis
Giloy has anti-arthritic properties. Due to these properties, Giloy is effective in relieving arthritis. Especially for those who suffer from joint pain, taking Giloy is very beneficial.
Protects Against Asthma
Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, it is effective in relieving respiratory diseases. Giloy or Guduchi controls phlegm as well as enhances immunity power which protects against diseases like asthma and cough and keeps the lungs healthy.
Benefits For Liver
Excessive alcohol consumption damages the liver in many ways. In such cases, the intake of Guduchi Satva or Giloy Satva acts as a tonic for the liver. It cleans the blood and increases the levels of antioxidant enzymes. In this way, it reduces the workload of the liver and keeps the liver healthy. Regular intake of giloy prevents serious liver diseases.
Giloy juice: Mix two to three spoons of giloy juice in a cup of water and take it on an empty stomach in the morning.
Giloy powder: Take half a teaspoon of giloy powder with water twice a day one to one and a half hours after eating.
Relief From Dengue
Consumption of gilloy as a home remedy to prevent dengue is most prevalent. During dengue, the patient starts getting a high fever. The antipyretic properties present in gilloy cure fever quickly and it also acts as an immunity booster that provides quick relief from dengue.
Helps In Digestion
Giloy can be very beneficial for you if you suffer from digestive problems like constipation, acidity, or indigestion. Giloy decoction cures many stomach ailments. So take Giloy daily to get rid of constipation and indigestion.
Relief From Cough
If your cough is not getting better for several days, then taking Giloy can be beneficial. Due to its anti-allergic properties, it relieves cough quickly. Take a decoction of giloy to relieve cough.
Kalpesh Pathak
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