Giloy (Botanical Name – Tinospora Cordifolia) is widely known as Guduchi, heart leaved moonseed, Or Tinospora. Giloy is indigenous to the tropical areas of India, Myanmar, Srilanka. A plant with a diverse role as Tinospora cordifolia is a versatile resource for all forms of life. There are scientific reports that plant extracts have active compounds in the form of alkaloids, glycosides, lactones, bitters, and steroids. All these active compounds have an immune modulator and physiological roles of different types, thereby demonstrating the diverse versatility of the plant!
In Ayurveda, Tinospora or Guduchi is considered to be a very valuable Herb & used in various generic herbal formulations. As per Ayurvedic Text, Tinospora is pungent, bitter in taste, sweet after digestion & hot in potency. Guduchi supports the mitigation of all three Doshas (Vatta, pitta, kapha), helps in digestion & removal of Toxic waste (Aam), and rekindles the digestive fire. Giloy helps in various ailments like skin diseases, Jaundice, piles, high blood glucose level, Fever of Unknown origin & used as an Immunity modulator and as Rejuvenation therapy.
Aqueous Tinospora extracts have been reported to influence the cytokine production, stimulation & activation of immune effectors cells, and prevention of oxidative stress on cells. Guduchi helps to exhibit a reduction in eosinophil count, stimulation of B lymphocytes, macrophages, white blood cells, and average hemoglobin percentage. Hence Guduchi may be used in various ailments as adjuvant therapy. Research Study has also shown high blood sugar control potential through Guduchi’s action of mitigating oxidative stress (OS), promoting insulin secretion, and also inhibiting gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis. The Tinospora root powder has been reported to help to decrease the levels of glycosylated hemoglobin or average blood glucose also.
Scientific study has shown that regular intake of Guduchi may help to stimulate the growth of osteoblasts (Bone Cells), increase the differentiation of cells into the osteoblastic lineage, increase into the mineralization of bone-like matrix, and induce a significant increase in the thickness of joint cartilage, which in all helps to prevent Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis.
Below are the various types of Guduchi/Giloy for consumtion:
Guduchi Extract
Guduchi extract is widely known as Giloy Extract or Tinospora extract. The plant extracts have active compounds in the form of alkaloids, glycosides, bitters, and steroids.
Guduchi Organic
Guduchi organic is a very valuable herb & used in various generic formulations. It helps in various ailments like skin diseases, jaundice, piles, high blood glucose level, fever & as an immunity modulator.
Guduchi botanical powder (Tinospora Cordifolia) is a potent immunity modulator useful in febrile conditions and as anti-inflammation, decreases toxicity in the body and as a blood purifier.
Guduchi Stem
Guduchi Stem or Tinospora Cordifolia or Giloy herb is used in Ayurvedic medicine. An infusion prepared from stem and root is a valuable tonic in debilitating diseases, intermittent fever.
Health benefits of Guduchi/Giloy
- Boosts immunity
- Boosts digestion
- Treats Asthma
- Treats eye disorders
- Giloy is an aphrodisiac
- Treats chronic fever
- Treats diabetes
- Treats gouty arthritis
- Reduces anxiety and improves mental strength
- Contains anti-aging properties
