Guduchi or Giloy is a famous Ayurvedic herb, used extensively in treatment for fever, diabetes, urinary tract disorders, anemia, jaundice, asthma, cardiac disorders etc. It is a well known immuno-modulator herb used in the correction of auto-immunity.
Botanical name –Tinospora cordifolia Wall. ex Seringe.
Family: Menispermaceae
Qualities, Effect on Tridosha
Giloy-medicinal properties –
Rasa -Taste -Kashaya (Astringent), Tikta (Bitter)
Vipaka -Taste conversion after digestion -Madhura -sweet
Guna -qualities -Laghu -Light to digest, Snigdha -Oily, Unctuous.
Veerya -Potency -Ushna -Hot
Effect on Tridosha –Doshatrayahara -Balances Tridoshas -Vata, Pitta and Kapha
Giloy uses, indications
Charaka Sutrasthana 25
– Guduchi / giloy is best to cause astringent effect, promoting digestion, alleviating Vata, Kapha, constipation and Raktapitta (bleeding disorders)
Other uses:
Rasayani -Rejuvenative
Sangrahini -brings about absorptive nature to stomach and intestines, Useful in malabsorption syndrome, diarrhoea.
Balya -improves strength
Agnideepani -Improves digestion power
Amahara -relieves Ama -indigestion
Trut hara -relieves excessive thirst (as seen in fever)
Dahahara -relieves burning sensation in the body. Note that though Guduchi is Hot in potency, it helps to relieve burning sensation. This action is brought about by its Madhura Vipaka. (Sweet after-taste). Sweetness is coolant in nature.
Mehahara -useful in treatment of diabetes, urinary tract disorders.
Kasahara -Useful to relieve cough
Paunduhara -relieves anemia
Kamala -Useful in treatment of jaundice and related diseases of liver
Kushta -Useful in skin diseases
Vatasra -Vatarakta -Useful in gout-arthritis
Jvara -Useful in fever. 90% of Ayurvedic medicines for fever contain Guduchi as an essential ingredient.
Krimihara -useful to relieve intestinal worms.
Vamihara -useful to relieve vomiting.
Prameha -useful in diabetes and urinary tract disorders
Shwasa -useful in difficulty in breathing, (dyspnoea), asthma, Bronchitis
kasa -Cough, cold
Arsha -Piles, hemorrhoids
Krichra -Difficulty in passing urine
Hrudya, Hrudroga -Vatanut -Useful in heart diseases with Vata symptoms such as pain.
Chakshushya – improves vision, good for eyes, useful in eye disorders
Vayasthapana – anti aging, rejuvenating
Vrushya -Aphrodisiac
Useful in sero-negative arthritis, ankyolising spondilitis, multiple sclerosis etc
Part used
Most used part is stem. Almost all the pharmacies use stem of Guduchi. Leaves and areal roots are also used for medicinal purpose.
How to use fresh guduchi stem?
Its dry stem powder -1 tablespoon is mixed with a cup of water, boiled, reduced to half a cup. Filtered. This Kashaya can be consumed once a day, just before food.
Glioy leaves Vs stem –
Stem is the widely used part of Tinospora. Leaves have similar qualities, but are less effective.
Guduchi home remedy for fever
Interesting fact:
The areal roots of Guduchi are so thin yet so strong that, Sushruta made use of this for suturing surgical wounds. This had dual benefits. One was -the thread were very strong so, there was no chance of wound rupture. Second is, Guduchi has potent wound healing property. Hence wound healing used to happen very quickly.
Dosage
Guduchi Dosage: Stem powder -3 -6 grams per day, in divided dose
Water decoction -15 -60 ml per day, in divided dosage
There is a special extraction technique for Guduchi, called Guduchi Satva. It is useful in fever. Read more about Guduchi Satva
Giloy churan dose for rasayana and therapeutics:
Guduchi as rasayana -usually taken after Panchakarma treatment -5 -10 grams, 2 times a day after food (churna)
Therapeutic dose -5 grams 2 times a day after food with suitable Anupana.
Guduchi dose for 1 year old
If it is Guduchi powder -500 mg of powder -2 times a day, mixed along with a teaspoon of honey -once or twice a day, after food is the dose.
If it is Guduchi capsule, (extract), then 250 mg capsule one per day can be given for the child, after food.
It can be continued for a period for 2-3 months based on need.
Giloy for general immunity for normal people –
Powder -2 grams once a day can be taken along with a teaspoon of honey for 2 months time.
Or Giloy decoction is prepared with 1 teaspoon of powder added with 1 cup of water, boiled and reduced to half a cup. Filtered. This is consumed once per day.
Side effects and precautions
It is a very good herb for diabetes. But if you are taking other medicines, it may further lower the blood glucose levels. Hence people with diabetes should take this herb only under medical supervision.
It’s usage in pregnancy should be monitored under strict medical supervision. It is used in post-natal care and in children.
Chemical properties and pharmacology
Guduchi is highly rich in anti oxidants. It has wound healing property, antipyretic (fever-reducing) and anti-viral properties.
Alkaloids:
Berberine, Choline, Tembetarine,Magnoflorine, Tinosporin, Palmetine,Isocolumbin, Aporphine alkaloids,
Jatrorrhizine, Tetrahydropalmatine
DiterpenoidLactones:Furanolactone, Clerodane derivatives[(5R,10R)-4R-8R-dihydroxy-2S-R:15,16-
diepoxy-cleroda-13 (16),14-dieno-17,12S:18,1S-dilactone],Tinosporon, Tinosporides, Jateorine,
Columbin
Glycosides:
18-norclerodane glucoside,Furanoid diterpene glucoside,Tinocordiside, Tinocordifolioside,Cordioside, Cordifolioside,Syringin, Syringin-apiosylglycoside,Pregnane glycoside, Palmatosides,
Cordifolioside A, B, C, D and E
Steroids:
Beta–sitosterol, Delta -sitosterol,20 Beta-hydroxyecdysone,Ecdysterone, Makisterone A, Giloinsterol
Sesquiterpenoid:
Tinocordifolin
Aliphaticcompound:
Octacosanol, Heptacosanol Nonacosan-15-one dichloromethane
Others:
3-(4-Dihydroxy-3-methoxy-benzyl)-4-(4-compounds hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-tetrahydrofuran, Jatrorrhizine,Tinosporidine, Cordifol, Cordifelone,Giloinin, Giloin, N-trans-feruloyltyramineas diacetate, Tinosporic acid
Anti oxidants:
Ascorbic acid,Lycopene,Carotene,Phenol,Iron,Anthocyanin
References for chemical composition:
Upadhaya AK, Kumar K, Kumar A, MishraHS. Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook. F.and Thoms. (Guduchi)-Validation of the Ayurvedic pharmacology through experimental and clinical studies. Int J Ayurveda Res 2010; 1:112-121.
Patel MB, Mishra S. Hypoglycemic activity of alkaloidal fraction of Tinospora cordifolia. Phytomedicine 2011; 18:1045-1052.
Sriramaneni RN, Omar AZ, Zaini AM. Vasorelaxant effect of diterpenoid lactones from and Andrographis paniculata chloroform extraction rat aortic rings. Pharmacognosy Res 2010;2:242-246.
Dhanasekaran M, Baskar AA, Ignacimuthu S,Agastian P, Duraipandian V. Chemopreventive potential of Epoxy clerodane diterpene fromTinospora cordifolia against diethyl nitrosamine induced hepatocellular carcinoma. Invest New Drugs 2009; 27:347-355.
Ly PT, Singh S, Shaw CA. Novel environmental toxins: Steryl glycosides as a potential etiological factor for age-related neuro degenerative diseases.J Neurosci Res 2007; 85:231-237.
Nutritional composition, Research
Nutritional composition of Giloy:
Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Manganese
Giloy Home remedy for rheumatoid arthritis
Research:
Immunomodulatory effect -A randomized clinical trial on 68 HIV positive patients was conducted. 60% of patients receiving Tinospora cordifolia extract and 20% on placebo reported decrease in the incidence of various symptoms associated with disease. (1)
Fever – Experimental study was conducted on albino rats with Guduchi ghrita, using brewers yeast method. The study found out significant antipyretic activity. (2)
Home remedy for gout
Ayurvedic medicines
Important Ayurvedic medicines with Guduchi as main ingredient:
Amritarishta– Extensively used in the treatment of fever.
Siva Gutika– used for a variety of diseases like liver and spleen disorders, respiratory conditions, etc
Guduchi Satva– used in Ayurvedic treatment of burning sensation of feet, bleeding diseases etc.
Mushalyadi Churna– It is used in aphrodisiac treatment and oligospermia
How to consume Guduchi?
The best way to consume giloy is by making its Kashayam (decoction).
For an adult – A tablespoon of Giloya powder is added with 2 cups of water, boiled and reduced to half a cup, filtered and administered within 8 hours of preparation.
Guduchi is administered in the form of home remedies, as explained above.
Guduchi is administered along with different co-drinks for different uses –Read more
Guduchi capsule and Guduchi Ghanavati (tablets) are also available in the market.
Home Remedies
- Guduchi (dry herb powder or in its decoction (kashayam) form) along with Ghee (clarified butter) is useful in Vata imbalance disorders. – like arthritis.
- Guduchi along with jaggery helps to relieve constipation.
- Giloy in combination with sugar candy (unprocessed sugar) is helpful in Pitta imbalance disorders such as skin diseases, gastritis, dizziness, liver disorders etc.
- Giloy along with castor oil is useful in relieving gout
- Giloy along with ginger powder is useful in rheumatoid arthritis
- For Pitta type of vomiting, associated with severe burning sensation, migrain, gastritis, water added with the powder of chanaka (Bengal gram) or Gavedhuka- root or Guduchi – Tinospora cordifolia and kept to overnight can be given to the patient. – Charaka Chikitsa Sthana 20/31
FAQs
Does Giloy help in reducing Eosinophilia?
Yes, but herbs like turmeric, neem, Tulsi leaves, etc are more commonly used in eosinophilia.
Can giloy help to revive pancreas in type 1 diabetic patient?
Giloy helps to revive pancreas in type 1 diabetes. But it cannot be assured that the patient will be able to completely avoid insulin, with the use of Giloy.
Guduchi Kashayam remedy for gout
Does Guduchi help in fighting off a viral attack, and also help with weakness/pain? Is neem also a good option?
When there is viral fever, to bring down the temperature, to improve immunity and also to fight the virus, Giloy is a good option, in the order mentioned.
Neem helps to fight virus, and to bring down the temperature.
For a better effect, using a teaspoon of each of neem and Guduchi together, to prepare Kashayam is a very good option.
Q: Guduchi is hot, but still it balances all the three doshas. How it is justified As per its hot quality, it should have increased Pitta Dosha.
Answer: A herb does not act only based on its hotness or coldness. While, hotness helps Giloy to decrease Kapha and Vata dosha, its bitter taste helps to decrease Pitta dosha. (Bitter taste decreases Pitta). Hence, it balances all the Three Doshas.
Guduchi as rejuvenator
Guluchi as anti ageing medicine:
As per Charaka Samhita Chikitsa Sthana1.3, regular intake of 5 ml of Giloy juice prepared from its root and flower is explained as an excellent brain tonic and rejuvenator -Medhya Rasayana.
Giloy in PCOS
Is Giloy useful in PCOS
Giloy is useful in controlling the blood sugar level, to fight insulin resistance and also to prevent weight gain. These symptoms are associated with PCOS. This way, giloy is useful in PCOS.
Giloy is useful in controlling the blood sugar level, to fight insulin resistance and also to prevent weight gain. These symptoms are associated with PCOS. This way, giloy is useful in PCOS.
Giloya Varieties, Classification
Tinospora crispa
Tinospora malabarica
Tinospora sinensis
Giloy – Systematic classification
Kingdom : plantea
Subkingdom : phanerogamia
Division : angiosperm
Class 1 : dicotyledons
Subclass : thalamiflorae
Family : menispermacea
Genous : Tinospora
Species : cordifolia
Vernacular names, Sanskrit synonyms
Names in different languages:
English name -Indian Tinospora, Heartleaved moonseed, Heart-leaved tinospora, Indian tinospora, tinospora gulancha
Hindi name -Giloy, Gurach, Gulvel, Guruchi
Kannada name – agniballi, amrutaballi
Malayalam name – amritavalli, chitamrith
Telugu name -dussiramu, tippatige
Marathi name -Ambarvel,amrita, amritavalli, guduchi, gulvel
Bengali name -Giloy, Gulancha
Oriya name -Gulochi, Gulancha
Punjabi name -Batindu, Gilogularich
Gujarati name -Gulo, Gado, Galo
Sikkim name -Gurjo
Tamil name -Amrida Valli, Silam, Pattigai,amirtavalli, kunali
Assamese name -Hoguni-lot
Konkani: amritvel
Manipuri name -ningthou khongli
Mizo: theisawntlung
Nepalese: gurjo
Urdu: gurch, guluncha
Sanskrit Synonyms:
Amruta / Amrita – it is one of the most used synonym. It means nectar. Many formulations use this name of Guduchi. Example: Amrutottara Kashaya.
Guduchi -It protects and guards body from diseases.
Chakrangi,Chakralakshana -wheel-like appearance in transverse section of stem.
Chandrahasa -It refers to the moon like appearance of transversely cut stem.
Chinnaruha, Chinnodbhava -Regular growth of plant even if it is cut-off several times.
Jwarari, Jwaranashini -Useful against fever
Ayattha, Amravalli, Kundali, Guduchika, Jivantika, Tantrika, Devanirmita, Dhara, Nagakanyaka, Bhishakpriya, Madhuparni, Somavalli, Vayastha, etc.
Classical categorization
Classical categorization of Guduchi Ayurveda:
Charaka has grouped Giloy in following groups of herbs –
Vayasthapana – group of rejuvenative herbs.
Daha prashamana – group of herbs that reduce burning sensation.
Trishna nigraha – group of herbs that mitigate excessive thirst.
Triptighna – that relieve early satiation.
Stanyashodhana – Group of herbs that cleanse breast milk.
Sushruta has classified this herb under – Guduchyadi, Patoladi, Valli Panchamoola, Kakolyadi and Aragvadhadi group of herbs.
Bhavaprakasha has grouped a set of herbs under Guduchi, called Guduchyadi group of herbs.
Kaiyadeva Nighantu –
Chaturbhadra – Ativisha, Shunti, Musta and Guduchi
As per Charaka, Guduchi is one among the 4 medhya rasayana (Brain tonics, to improve memory),where its juice extract is to be administered.
Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Sodhala Nighantu, Nighantu Adarsha, Dhanvantari Nighantu -Guduchyadi Varga
Kaiyadeva Nighantu -Aushadha Varga
Priya Nighantu -Pippalyadi Varga
Botanical identification
Tinospora cordifolia and Tinospora malabarica are used in the name of Guduchi.
Dr Hebbar
There are so many herbs that are good for urinary track disorder. How do ayuvedic doctors choose which one to prescribe to a specific patient ??
Is there any interaction between different herbs ?
The choice of herb largely depends on the disease.
If there is infection, anti viral and anti bacterial herbs are selected – like neem, bael, etc.
If there is inflammation, anti inflammatory herbs like Guduchi, Ashwagandha etc are selected.
If there are kidney stones, then herbs that can dissolve them are selected example: Patalagarudi, Ksharas etc.
If there is urine obstruction, then herbs that are diuretic are selected – example- Gokshura, Punarnava etc.
If there is need of rejuvenation (in case of degenerative diseases), herbs like Shilajatu, Guduchi, Ashwagandha, Bala etc are selected.
If there is lowered immunity, then Rasayanas, Shilajatu etc are selected.
Usually herbs that do not interact with each other are selected for treatment.
(Above are just example herbs. I do not recommend using them without consulting your doctors.)
Thank you for sharing this valuable information… Dr. Hebbar, you are truly doing a soulful deed by imparting Ayurveda knowledge… Many Thanks.
I have local Ayurveda doctor and he has given some medicine for kidney problem, I am allergic to some of the composition in it and get pigment problem on my face. Please help.Can u guide me which Ayurvedic formula is giving me this problem.I am 66yrs old female.
Dear Madam, As we all are genetically different with different constitutions and patterns, we respond to treatments in many different ways. Hence Standard Ayurvedic Treatments are always individually formulated. So here we do not know which medicine the Ayurvedic physician has given to you. Please do consult him/her again and let them know the problem so that they can change the medicine for you.
my son has a weak stomach. he goes motions for three times and has reflux acid problem.he is taking ayurvedic medicines.is giloy beneficial for him.
It will be beneficial for him, but not as a single medicine. Talk to your doctor regarding this herb.
Pl intimate about pain in joints and in gought
I have written about gout in detail. Here – https://easyayurveda.com/2013/02/26/home-remedy-for-gout-using-giloy/
https://easyayurveda.com/2012/03/01/how-to-prepare-a-ayurvedic-natural-home-remedy-for-gout-video-tutorial/
https://easyayurveda.com/2009/10/07/gout-causes-symptoms-treatment-herbal-home-remedies-and-ayurveda/
https://easyayurveda.com/2011/06/15/diet-for-gout-ayurveda-and-modern-views/
thank for your information on herbals
Welcome!
Dr Hebbar,
Can Giloy due to its regenerative properties be used to treat increased kidney function (CKD).
Dear Anant, Giloy can be used in treating CKD. But other herbs / medicines will also be required in the treatment.
Does Giloy help in fighting off a viral attack, and also help with weakness/pain? Is neem also a good option?
It depends on the dose. Usually there will not be any side effects.
Is Giloy, a substitute for “ALZUMAB” drug for treatment of psoriasis.
My doctor has recommend me alzumab.
Pls suggest
Giloy cannot be told as a substitute to Alzumab.
Guduchi jest zazwyczaj podawany w postaci herbaty (wywar / infuzja).
Jego proszku, w postaci kapsułki jest również podawany.
what is the kannada name for Giloy, Is it Amrithaballi?
Got very useful information about gulvel
Thank you!
I am glad it was useful to you. Thank.s
I am having cold and cough since long time. It comes on and off in a week.. Can Giloi helps me in this..
Dear Sir, is there any treatment of Thalassemia Major by giloy.
A promise of cure with Giloy for T. Major cannot be made.
Are giloy and papaya leaves (juice ) good in fever specially DENGUE ?
How to take giloy as medicine ..I want to ask dried giloy powder or juice of leaves or stem .which is more beneficial.please help.
Its stem can be made into powder and can be consumed – half a teaspoon at night.
Or its stem pieces – one tablespoon is added to two cups of water, boiled and reduced to half a cup, filtered and consumed when lukewarm.
There is no sufficient evidence to say that it helps in Lymphoma.
Hi, Giloy can help you but you need to consult an Ayurveda doctor for the right dose. Because, dose fixing is critical to optimum management of blood sugar levels.
Hi, Giloy does not suit to all the problems described, but for blood sugar, that too, requires to be taken under medical supervision only, or else the sugar levels may vary out of control.
sir if we take giloy and ashwagandha powder in equal proportion for gaining strength and vitality, is it safe? or it has any side effects?
1. Both can lower blood sugar levels. Hence diabetic persons should exercise precaution.
2. In a few patients Ashwagandha can cause excess body heat and constipation.
dear sir i am sekar from salem tamilnadu a diabetic pattint last 23 years . now my age is 58. i have guduchi plant in my garden . can you pls explain me on how to prepare medicine for diabetic from this plant.. bl level 350.
thanks regds m.p.sekar salem
Hi, a blood sugar of 350 is too high to try only Guduchi as standalone medicine. At the best it may help as a co-medicine.
Please consult a physician in person.
thank you very much DR .
Giloy tremendous herbs. And article is good.but my own suggestion gilly herbs more benefited in more disease’s but take consult to vaid and dosages.and get excellent results. And improve immunity.in ayurveda lot of herbs and medicine have more benefited in lot of diseases. But need first take consult to ayurvedic. Drs or valid.and diet.and used get oriented results.
It highly depends on your blood sugar levels. Please consult an Ayurveda doctor in person.
Can My Cousion Take Giloy for traetment of Skin Iching & Lichaen Planus
Namaste sir, ur articles are always good and nicely presented, may we know how to make powder from fresh stems at home, what is the procedure, thanks
1. Cut the stem into small pieces.
2. Dry them under sunshade till it becomes totally dry.
3. Pound them to prepare coarse powder.
4. If it is very small amount, it can be put to mixer / grinder to make it into fine powder. If large quantities, then it may need pulverizer to make fine powder. Usually, for any herb, making fine powder at home is quite difficult, especially if the herb is fibrous.
Question about Guduchi. My daughter was prescribed by doctor. She cannot swallow pills. She is 26. I break open the caplet and put in glass, mix with applejuice. It takes long for ths powder to disolve in the aj. Is there something better to use? Thanks. Getting tired of this tedious process.
You can simply use Guduchi powder – 2 grams, once or twice a day, along with honey / water.
Thanks but what do I mix the powder with? I need something it can dissolve in. Difficult dissolving in applejuice. Anything else? Guduchi powder and capsule both contain the powder. Thanks again.
The whole of Guduchi powder cannot be dissolved in anything. It can only be made into paste.
So very grateful for your wonderful articles. The question answer format in your mails is a very welcome start.
We have Giloy plant at home. Instead of making a decoction will it be as useful to just chew on the stem. Also, is consuming it daily alright.
Thanks
Thanks!
Well, if you can tolerate its bitter taste while chewing the stem, you can surely consume it that way. Because Guduchi is attributed with Rasayana (anti aging, rejuvenative) qualities, it can be taken for longer times without any hesitation. Herbs with Rasayana qualities, such as Amla and Guduchi can be taken for long.
xcellant
Is giloy juice for children?
It can be used in children above 3 years of age, in a very small dose, as per doctor’s advice.
I am using giloy in tea daily twice in a day morning and evening. is thses benefits for me
It is very beneficial for you. Please continue.
my platelet count is 15000 how to increase it
Dear Dr Hebbar, Which is the best Medicine for Diabetes, if levels are around 350, if Guduchi itself is not sufficient, then which other medicine should be taken, along with this
As per my experience, if the sugar levels are above 350, it is very difficult to bring down the blood sugar levels with Ayurvedic medicines. Very high doses of medicines will be required, for which you need to consult an Ayurveda doctor in person. You will also need to follow a very strict diet and lifestyle habits.
Read more about Ayurvedic management of diabetes – https://easyayurveda.com/2013/11/25/madhumeha-ayurvedic-understanding-diabetes-mellitus/
Consider using it in Kashayam form.
Hi, Giloy is also attributed with Rasayana (anti ageing properties). Hence, assuming that you do not have altering blood sugar levels, you can take Giloy juice for about 2 – 3 months of time, along with Amla juice or individually.
It is not really needed during pregnancy. Hence I would advice not to.
Reading questions , answers I fill that we are unknown the plants which are near by us.That is very important for health issue. Please send me the plants name ,photo which are near by us. Like Tulsi.
I have covered more than 175 herbs thus far in this website.
Read about Tulsi here – https://easyayurveda.com/2014/11/13/tulsi-ocimum-sanctum-benefits-research-side-effects/
That was a very helpful information given, rather than taking English medicines we can easily get used to this, from now on i will suggest to my well known people. More over its very safe and easy to get.
You can take Giloy for about 2 weeks. But the best thing to do is to consult your doctor directly. It is the matter of 2 lives. Do not self medicate! Go to a doctor.
I have not seen a reference of boiling giloy stem in milk. You can boil it in water – 2 teaspoons of water, boiled in a cup of water, reduced to half a cup, filtered and consumed once a day, to enjoy most of the benefits explained above.
Hi, I had been advised to to take Giloy Ghanvati, Neem Ghanvati, Kaishore Guggul & Divya KayaKalp Vati for my acne problems some times back which was having favorable results on my skin. Is it okay to continue these medicines during pregnancy as well?
You can use Giloy Satva is a dose of 125 mg for both the children, once a day for 1 month time.
No. Let your friend consult an Ayurveda doctor directly.
can pregnant women take giloy????
Can Giloy Juice and Amla Juice be taken together? Also, can a person who deos not have any illnesses take Giloy juice as a preventibe medicine? Thirdly, does Giloy juice prevents dribbling? Thanks
Dear sir I m suffered lukoderma is gloye use is perfect plz consult how to use them
Sir, Giloy can be used as a adjuvant and not exactly in treating leucoderma
it is very useful
Sir. will it helps to increase CD4 counts. Or please suggest any herbs to increase the same
How to take giloy ghanvati tablet after meal or before meal
Hello Madam, Take it after the meal.
Hi, please opt for Organic certified Guduchi capsule – such as from Dr Wadke, Gopala Ayurveda etc.
Hi my neighbours told me to take one fresh giloy leafe daily in the morning to keep sugar levels normal is it correct
Sir,
Any side effect of long time usage of Giloy
It is termed as Rasayana – anti ageing herb, good for long term use. No side effects, in its normal dose.
I have giloy plant in my lawn. I am using giloy in raw form . Every morning I chew stem and leaves and go for walking chewing. Is it usefull ?. I have prostate cancer . How should I use it?
The best way is to make Decoction / Kashaya of its dried stems – 10 grams of dried stem coarse powder, add 2 cups of water, boil and reduce to half a cup, filter and drink when fresh and hot, once a day, 30 minutes after food.
Mujhe 5,6 mahine se urine flow weak aur bahuth dare tak karnapadtha hai.Bladder empty jaldi se nahi hothi. Pain kahin bhi nahi hai . Mera age 45 yrs.My govt emp.Koi treatment nahi liya.Summer ki wajaha se aisa horahai aisa my samajha.Lekin abhibi vaise hi hai.First urine morning ka hi thoda time jyada lagta hai,bad mein problem thoda kum lagtahai.Per bahuth time lethahai.Pls isak ilaz bathayiye.
Hi, most of the Ayurvedic tablets contain one or the other preservatives. If it is for short term usage (4 – 6 weeks), there are no side effects.
Hello Dr Hebbar. I have seen a doctor in Ayurveda who advised me to take Guduchi powder every morning. I am pitta dosha and suffer from hepatitis C (my liver is in a good state and I do not have any fibrosis at this state). I have 2 questions:
1. can Guduchi powder eradicate such virus or just help from preventing the liver from getting in a bad state?
2. I have been trying to take the guduchi powder in hot water but I find it very difficult to drink as the taste is not nice. I mix the powder in the water but do I need to filter it before drinking? Thank you for your advice
Hi, Just the guduchi powder might not be sufficient. I believe a combination of guduchi, Neem, Patola (pointed gourd),Vasa etc will be very effective in Hepatiitis C treatment.
Guduchi is also available in capsule form.
hi dr. m 27, Wt 65, meri immunity bahut weak hai, mujhe jaldi hi tonsil ya jukam ho jata hai or resha bhi. tonsil k baad fever. plz suggest me if i can take giloy. or ye b batana kaise lu. mujhe apni immunity badhani hai. strong karni hai.
is Giloy is useful in ADPKD( polysystic kidney deasease)? please advise.
No. In fact, it is useful to improve sight.
It is dried under sunshade. Pounded to small pieces. – 1 tablespoon of powder of stem is added with 1 cup of water, boiled for 2 minutes, filtered. This filtered liquid is consumed once per day, before or after food, for 2 months time.
According to me Gilloy has nothing to do with Asthma. Instead, Turmeric, Ginger, Garlic, Onion, Black pepper, Long Pepper, Laving, Cinnamon, Vasa, Tulsi etc would help more. Some of them can be taken with warm milk/water & honey.
Cut red onion in the 1 mm slice and put it in the mask, wear it and simply breath deeply . You can also put some garlic paste along with onion in the mask. I had tried it successfully on my mother.
Sir,
Will it helps to increase white blood cells in those persons who are having only one kidney
I uses giloy powder for 2 months, nu after that i got the flu for 2 weeks, how come? Did i Use iT wrong?
Greetings Sam
I have tried Giloy Satva for two for my ITP (chronic low platelets count), but there is no improvement at all. Do you think Giloy herbal powder would help?
Sarva Jwarahar lauh along with Nimbadi kwath and Guduchi churna / kashaya is useful.
Because it is a Rasayana (anti ageing, rejuvenation) herb.
what are the disadvantages if I use Guducci without a medical supervision for a long time?
If it is in small dose of just a capsule a day, then no issues. If bigger dose you need to keep a check on blood sugar levels.
Many many thanks for this exclusive imformation.It helps me a lot to know about giloy and how to use it in so many ways for different kinds of deases.I don’t know how to thank u but thank u.
Sir,
To improve my immune system i took syrup of wheat grass, amla and giloy for a month. End of the month, my ankles started swelling with lot of pain. somebody suggested to have giloy decoction for 12 days to get rid of this pain. But when i googled, came to know that one of the side effects of giloy is over stimulation of auto immune system which leads to auto immune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. Is this true? if so, what remedies u suggest for my case?
Sir, can we use guduchi powder for cancer patient with auto immune disorder ?. Please help.
Dear Doctor,
do giloy commercial extracts have the same prower of Goloy decoction ?
thank you for your reply and for the usefull information you kindly provide with your articles.
Giloy decoction is more powerful.
You’re welcome 🙂