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What is Giloy? And Why is it good for you?

18 Nov 2020

Giloy Guduchi Tinospora Cordifolia Plant

GILOY

Scientifically known as Tinospora Cordifolia, dates back to the earliest days of Ayurvedic medicine. In a few selected languages it can also be referred to as Gurjo, heart-leaved moonseed & guduchi. 

This ages old herb is indigenous to the tropical regions of India. In ancient Aryurveda, it was an extensively used herb that is known as a supplement so powerful, that it is referred to, in Sanskrit, as "the root of immortality."

BENEFITS

The plant's medicinal properties come in abundance. It is said to benefit: 

  • Immunity - It is antioxidants rich! It keeps our cells healthy and fights bacteria that causes other diseases. It is also miraculous because it is a blood purifier and helps remove toxins from the body.  
  • Mental health - Giloy can improve cognitive function, boost memory and helps reduce stress and anxiety. It also aids the repair of damaged brain cells. According to research, extracts of this herb has been seen to help dopamine levels.
  • Fever (Anti-Pyretic) - Reduces fever
  • Digestion - It improves metabolism and is a great supplement for those suffering from constipation. 

Here are the top 10 benefits of Giloy

HOW DO YOU CONSUME GILOY?

One of the very effective ways to consume this supplement is by making yourself different decoction blends. For instance it can be combined with other herbs and spices, like neem, ginger and turmeric. 

It is hard to get fresh Giloy in certain parts of the world hence our Organic Giloy Capsules are also a great option. 

STUDIES DONE ON GILOY

Their have been numerous studies done on Giloy over the last number of years in an effort to validate the ancient knowledge. You can read them below

Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook. f. and Thoms. (Guduchi) – validation of the Ayurvedic pharmacology through experimental and clinical studies
Tinospora cordifolia: One plant, many roles- Soham Saha and Shyamasree Ghosh
Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy): Phytochemistry, Ethnopharmacology, Clinical Application and Conservation Strategies - Pradeep Kumar 1Madhu Kamle 1Dipendra K Mahato 2Himashree Bora 1Bharti Sharma 3Prasad Rasane 4Vivek K Bajpai 5
Amrita for Life - Tinospora Cordifolia (Giloy) - Ministry of Ayush, Government of India

 

 

 

 

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