Some health benefits of giloy or tinospora cordifolia
Posted on: 11/Oct/2018 10:20:50 AM
Also called as tinospora cordifolia, giloy is a highly versatile herb. In Tamil it is called as ‘Shindilakodi’ and in Telugu it is called as’ Tippa-teega’ etc. This giloy is also referred as the queen of herbs. Mostly seen in the tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka etc, giloy is a herbaceous vine and it belongs to the family called ’Menispermeaceae’. Both root as well as stem of giloy is highly beneficial. In the form of capsules or powder or juice, giloy could be consumed by us.
What is present in giloy?
Giloy has got plenty of alkaloids plus others like carbohydrates, steroids, lignants and flavonoids etc. This giloy could be used to treat many health issues in us. In Ayurvedic medicine, giloy is also referred as ‘Amrit’ or nectar of life. It is due to the presence of many nutrients that giloy is used in preparation of herbal, Ayurvedic medicines etc.
These are the few health benefits of giloy and they are
Chronic fever could be treated:
The herb has got antipyretic properties and this would reduce the signs and symptoms of many diseases. By increasing the blood platelet count the dengue fever could be cured by this herb. Malaria could also be treated by mixing honey with giloy.
Treats many heart diseases:
For a healthy heart, giloy is tremendous. When combined with piper nigum, giloy has got huge positive impact on many heart conditions like angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, ischemic heart diseases etc. Any obstruction in the arteries and in the heart would be cleared by this herb.
Good for skin issues:
Skin is very important part in us and care must be taken to protect the skin. Certain skin ailments like chronic dermatitis, sun burns, prickly heat etc could be cured by the intake of giloy along with ghee. This herb has got antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and this could avoid us from premature ageing.
Helps in diabetes treatment:
It is worthy to mention that giloy acts as a hypoglycemic agent and aids in the treatment of type-2 diabetes. High blood sugar levels could be lowered by the intake of giloy juice.
Reduces stress and anxiety in us:
This is one fantastic health benefit of giloy. Toxins get eliminated, memory gets boosted and calmness is got in us by this giloy herb. When giloy is combined with other herbs it is an excellent health tonic. Giloy protects our brain cells from free radical damage.
Treats respiratory problems:
The anti-inflammatory benefits of giloy play an important role here. Many respiratory ailments such as cold, cough etc are reduced.
Good for digestion:
Digestion is improved and many bowel based issues could be treated by giloy. Consuming half gram of giloy powder along with amla every day could result in better digestion. Issue of piles could be treated well.
Vision gets improved:
It is revealed that giloy also helps in boosting vision clarity. In the first step giloy powder is boiled in water and is cooled d down for some time. Later it is applied over the eyelids.
