10 Healhty Benefits of Giloy : MBDH Wellness

Herbs Jan, 2023

Scientifically known as Tinospora Cordifolia, Guduchi in Hindi, or Amrita in Sanskrit.

Giloy is considered one of the best ayurvedic medicine to treat various fevers, sugar levels, digestion and other conditions in India and all over the world.

Giloy is considered highly effective because the stem of giloy contains high nutritional content such as alkaloids, glycosides, steroids, etc.

Benefits of Giloy;

This power-packed ayurvedic medicine has many health benefits, here is the list of 10 wonderful benefits of giloy:

1- Giloy for dengue fever:

Giloy is am antipyrtic herb which act wonderfully in dengue, swine flu and malaria. Due to its anti-inflammationary nature giloy boosts platelet count, strengthens the immune system for speedy recovery without any complications. Consuming giloy with tulsi leaves improve platelets.

2- Giloy for Diabetes:

In ayurveda, giloy is known as Madhunashini which means destroyer of sugar. Its produces insulin in the body, controls the sugar levels and preventing other diabetes-related complications like kidney damage, ulcers and wounds. Taking half teaspoon of giloy powder with water twice a day after lunch or dinner can be useful against diabetes.

3- Giloy for Digestion:

Giloy is very effective in improving the digestion process, treating bowel-related issues, and protecting from digestive issues like diarrhoea, vomiting, and hyperacidity. Consuming half glass of Giloy powder twice a day can improve your immunity.

4- Giloy for Immunity:

Giloy boosts body immunity and vitality. This herb is a powerhouse of antioxidants that are useful in safeguarding against free radicals and eliminating body toxins. Giloy juice also helps the body against UTIs, heart conditions, and liver diseases. Its anti-oxdidant property help to remove the toxins from the body. Taking 2-3 teaspoon of giloy twice a day can improve immunity.

5- Giloy for arthritis and gout:

Giloy contains anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties which treat arthritis and gout. Research have shown that giloy stimulates the growth of bone-forming cells, revive joint-cartilage thickness and alleviate osteoporosis.

6- Improve eyesight:

Giloy is very effective in enhancing eyesight when applying topically. It is usually used in Panchkarma. Boil giloy powder, cool it down and apply it over the eyes for better vision.

7- Minimize the Signs of Ageing:

Free radicals increases speed up the ageing process in the body. Giloy’s anto-oxidant property which can be helpful in preventing stress, reduce pimples, fine line, wrinkles and dark spots bestowing a natural glow to the skin.

8- Giloy for Corona-virus infection:

As giloy boost immunity, hence it can be useful to fight with various viruses including corona. Although there is no solid proof that giloy can cure corona, but according to a scientific study the results show promising results to control Corona infection. Taking giloy with ashwagandha two times a day can shield the body against the infection.

9- Fighting Cancer:

Giloy can be helpful fighting against cancer because of its cytotoxic and immunomodulatory properties. Giloy balances the Vata-Pitta-Kapha of the body thus growth of cancer causing cells in the body.

10- Giloy for Cholestrol:

Giloy is useful in regulating high cholesterol levels by improving the metabolism of our body and flushing out the toxins behind high cholesterol. This happens thanks to Giloy’s Pachan (digestive), Deepan (appetiser), and Rasayana (chemically rejuvenating) nature.

Author: Aaliya Sheikh

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