Guduchi or Giloy for corona is considered highly effective because it is a strong immunity booster, anti-toxic, antipyretic (that reduces fever), anti-inflammatory, antioxidant. This classical medicine is the ultimate answer to all health anomalies.
What is Giloy?
Giloy is scientifically known as Tinospora Cordifolia or Guduchi in Hindi. The stem of Giloy is considered highly effective because of its high nutritional content and the alkaloids found in it but the root and leaves also can be used. Giloy is one of the main herbs with a bitter taste. It is used in various disorders and also helps alleviate Vata and Kaphadosha.
How to Consume Giloy?
Giloy can be consumed in either a powdered form or can be in the form of decoction or even juice. Nowadays it is also available in capsules and ready made powder.
How to Prepare Giloy Juice?
All you need is to take a few branches off the plant and wash them nicely. Now, using a knife, scrape off the outer skin of the branch until a fresher and greener part comes to the surface. Now chop the branch into small pieces and add them into a blender. Add 1 cup of water with it and blend until the complete liquid turns green. Now, sieve this blend out in a glass and you have your Giloy juice ready.
Health Benefits of Giloy :
Giloy is a strong immunity booster, anti-toxic, antipyretic (that reduces fever), anti-inflammatory, antioxidant. This classical medicine is the ultimate answer to all health anomalies.
1. Giloy for Corona-virus infection: Giloy can boost immunity hence it may be useful for various fevers specifically for viral fevers like corona infection. Though there is no evidence that Giloy can cure corona infection but it can raise your immunity to fight against it. You can take Giloy kadha or Giloy juice two times per day for 4-6 weeks.
2. Giloy for chronic fever: Two factors cause fever – Ama (toxic remains in the body due to improper digestion) and the second one is due to some foreign particles. Giloy acts wonderfully in chronic, recurrent fevers. It is an anti-inflammatory, antipyretic herb which helps to boost your immunity to fight against the infection and also helps in early recovery. Giloy has a antipyretic property to reduce fever.
3. Giloy for dengue fever : Giloy is an antipyretic herb. It improves platelet count in dengue fever and reduces the chances of complications. Regular intake of Giloy helps to improve immunity during dengue and also for a speedy recovery. For better results boil Giloy juice with a few Tulsi leaves and drink to increase platelet count. To reduce the temperature, take ½ teaspoon of Giloy powder mix with honey and eat this before food.
4. Controls blood sugar level: Giloy is known as a ‘Madhunashini’ which means ‘destroyer of sugar’. It helps to enhance the production of insulin which ultimately controls the blood sugar levels. Giloy is also useful for diabetes complications like ulcers, kidney problems.
5. Boosts immunity: This herb activated the immune system of our body and increase vitality in a person. Include Giloy juice or kadha in your diet twice a day can improve your immunity. It is full of antioxidants and helps to release toxins from the body. Giloy juice also detoxifies your skin and improve your skin. Giloy is also used for liver diseases, urinary tract infections, and heart-related issues.
6. Improve digestion : Giloy improves digestion and reduces digestion-related problems like diarrhoea, colitis, vomiting, hyperacidity, etc. Take ½ teaspoon of Giloy powder in 1 glass of lukewarm water twice a day.
7. Reduces stress and anxiety : Giloy is an excellent remedy to reduce mental stress and anxiety. It calms down your body. Giloy also has the power to enhance memory and cognitive functions.
8. Treats arthritis and gout : Giloy contains anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties which help to reduce arthritis and gout. For joint pains, consume Giloy powder with warm milk.
9. Improves eye-sight : Giloy is very effective to improve eye-sight when applying topically. All you need to do is boil Giloy powder or Giloy leaves in water, once it cools down apply it over the eyes.
The world will never be the same and we have to adopt the fact that we have to learn to live with the virus, as preventive aspect we have to keep our immune strong to protect our self and fight COVID-19 second wave infection. Giloy plant is ray of hope for all of us that can help us to keep our immune strong and our body disease free with its incredible benefits.
Dr Venkataramana Hegde
Veda wellness center
Nisarga Mane Sirsi
Uttarakannada District
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Dr. Nandhini V mohan, BNYS
NVM DIET AND LIFESTYLE CLINIC
Assistant professor and medical officer
Annai college of naturopathy and yoga science ,kumbakonam, Tamilnadu.
Watsapp-9597019032
Email: nandhinimohanbnys@gmail.com
