Giloy – Amrita for Life

Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) is known as queen of all herbs. It is supposed to be the nectar of god Indra, that’s why, it is considered Amrita (pious liquid or nectar).

It is used in the treatment and curing of many diseases and known as panacea for all the diseases and disorders. Giloy is useful in the promotion and restoration of health and make you ready for holistic well-being and an important herb in Ayurveda it is helpful in de-stress and anxiety and having immunomodulatory effects. Besides, it has many unknown health benefits and uses. It is also very useful in Dengue because it helps to increase the count of platelets. It can help us:

1. Boosts Immunity, purifies blood & fights bacteria – The first and most important benefit of Giloy is its ability to boost immunity; it combats liver diseases and urinary tract infections. And it can rejuvenate the body. Consume Giloy Powder or Juice in morning.
2. Improves Digestion – Giloy contains antioxidant properties that improve health and fight dangerous diseases. Giloy also removes toxins from both the kidneys and the liver and makes sure to flush out free radicals. In addition to all this, Giloy even fights bacteria that cause disease and also combats liver diseases and urinary tract infections. Consume 1/2 Gram of Giloy powder with amla or with butter milk
3. Helps in Diabetes – Giloy may reduce blood sugar levels. If you are a diabetic, your blood sugar levels should be regularly monitored and you should use this herb with caution. Consume Giloy Juice to bring down the sugar level.
4. Helps as Anti- Aging Herb – Giloy plant contains anti-agingproperties that help reduce dark spots, pimples, fine lines and wrinkles. It gives you that flawless, glowing skin you’ve always wanted. Consume giloy juice in morning
5. Improves Vision – Giloy can also be used to treat eye disorders. It boosts clarity and helps you see better without spectacles. In some part of India Giloy plant is applied to the eyes as it helps boost vision clarity. Application – boil Giloy powder or steam in water, let it cool down and apply over the eyelids.
6. Helps reduces Stress and Anxiety – Giloy has adaptogenic properties, make Giloy an excellent stress and anxiety reliever. It has a soothing and calming effect on mind and protects the brain cells from free radical damage. Consume Giloy Juice in morning
7. Treats Chronic Fever – Another benefit of Giloy is that it treats chronic fever and diseases. Since it is anti-pyretic in nature, it can reduce signs and symptoms of several life threatening conditions. It increases the count of your blood platelets and alleviates symptoms of dengue fever as well. You may take a little extract of Giloy and combine it with honey. This will successfully treat malaria and jaundice as well.
8. Helps in Skin Diseases – For acute & chronic dermatitis, prickly heat, sunburn, pruritus associated with urticaria, all forms of cosmetic allergy, ringworm, psoriasis, leucoderma and leprosy. Consume Giloy  powder mixed with Ghee on empty stomach every morning
9. Helps in Asthma – Asthma is one of the respiratory disease and causes chest tightness, shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, etc. which makes it very difficult to treat such a condition. Chewing on giloy root  or drinking giloy juice can helps asthma patients.