Giloy
Botanical Name:
Tinospora Cordifolia
Family: Menispermaceae
Description :
A
large, glabrous deciduous climbing shrub. The stems are rather
succulent with long filiform fleshy aerial roots form the branches.
The bark is gray brown and watery. The leaves are membranous and
cordate. The flowers small and greenish yellow. This herb is found
throughout tropical India ascending to a height of 300 mts.
This
herb is found in the in many parts of the north & south
India.
Stems - Fleshy
Roots - long thread like, aerial,arise from branches.
Bark - Thin, greyish or creamy white in colour, when
peeled fleshy stem is exposed.
Leaves - Cordate (heart shaped), membranous, juicy.
Flowers - Bloom during summer
Male flower - Small, yellow or green coloured occur in
clusters.
Female flower - Occur singly.
Fruits - Pea shaped, fleshy, shiny turn red when boiled.
Occur in winter
Seeds - curved, pea sized.
Part
Used:
Stems,
Roots
Healing
power and curative properties:
This herb
is used in stomach ulcer and urinary affections.
The
entire plant is regarded as a valuable alterative and stimulant.
Tinospora is used in Ayurvedic
medicine as a tonic, vitalizer and remedy for diabetes and metabolic
disorders. It is also helpful in the treatment of problems that are
chronic and cause fatigue, and difficulties with digestion
(resulting in poor nutritional status). It has been used to reduce
blood glucose level. The plant is used to improve the immune system
and body’s resistance against infections. It is used as
Immunomodulator in Immunosuppression of obstructive Jaundice,
Hepatic fibrosis, Peritonitis and Sepsis. The plant has been found
effective in preventing fibrous changes and promotes regeneration of
the liver from drug induced hepatic toxicity
It is useful in eye conditions, as a tissue builder, helps
development of intelligence, and retains youth by helping to prevent
premature aging.
Stomach Ulcer:
Giloy use for soothing inflamed
and injured mucous membranes in the digestive tract. This herb
protect the stomach and duodenum by increasing production of mucin,
a substance that protects the lining of these organs against stomach
acid and other harmful substances.
Urinary disorder :
This herb is used in
urinary affections. The juice of the roots is very much effective in
Urinary problems.
Immunity Disorders
:
Giloy has been proven to be
effective in inhibiting the growth of bacteria and enhancing the
buildup of immune resistance. Scientific research is now providing
clues to Giloy immune-boosting ability to fight diseases. In a study
using human white blood cells, Giloy increased the killing ability
of macrophages, the immune cells responsible for fighting invaders.
Mental Disorder :
The whole plant and the juice
of the leaves is traditionally used in various mental disorders.
This is regarded as one of the best psychotropic drugs in India.
Other uses :
Studies on induced oedema
and arthritis and on human arthritis proved anti-inflammatory
potency of the water extract of plant. It also has antipyretic
action. This drug relaxes the intestinal and uterine smooth muscles.
It is proved effective in prevention of fibrosis and in stimulating
regeneration in hepatic tissue
Ayurvedic supplements that contains Giloy :
Giloy Satwa
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