Giloy Benefits: During Covid, when the world was battling the infection, there was a lot of discussion on the Tridosha Shamak Medicine of our ancient medical system Ayurveda. In such a situation, Giloy, which is considered 'like nectar', remained a topic of discussion. It is a multi-purpose medicine, which is helpful in the treatment of many diseases.

Benefits of Eating Giloy: Giloy helps balance all three doshas of the body such as Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Therefore, it is also known as Tridosha Shamak Aushadhi. It is considered a priceless medicine in Ayurveda, Charak Samhita and Home Medicine. Its identity is not limited only to its properties, but it also helps in maintaining your overall health. Its properties are also mentioned in Sushruta Samhita. Giloy leaves are astringent and bitter in taste, but its properties are very beneficial.

Rich in medicinal properties

According to Ayurveda, Giloy is beneficial for digestion and helps in increasing appetite. Eating it strengthens the immunity system. Eating Giloy daily can provide relief from thirst, burning sensation, diabetes, leprosy, jaundice, piles, TB and urinary diseases. It can also be used as an essential medicine to remove weakness in women.  

Nature of Giloy

Its medicinal properties have been described in detail in Sushruta Samhita. It is a vine which absorbs some of the properties of the tree on which it climbs. Therefore, Giloy climbing on Neem tree is considered the most beneficial. The stem of Giloy looks like a rope and its leaves are shaped like betel leaves. Its flowers are yellow and green in colour and grow in bunches, while its fruits are like pea seeds. In modern Ayurveda, it is seen as an anti-bacterial, anti-viral and antiseptic medicine.

Benefits of Giloy

Eyesight improves with the use of Giloy. Consuming its juice mixed with Triphala removes weakness of the eyes. Apart from this, for cleaning the ears, rubbing the stem of Giloy in water, warming it and putting it in the ear clears the dirt. Using it with dry ginger is beneficial in the problem of hiccups. According to Ayurvedic texts, consuming its decoction with herbs like Ashwagandha, Shatavar, Dashmool, Adusa, Atis etc. benefits TB patients. Apart from this, to get relief from acidity, drinking sugar candy mixed with Giloy juice relieves vomiting and stomach irritation. Consuming jaggery with Giloy juice is very beneficial to overcome the problem of constipation.

These are also the benefits of Giloy

Giloy is also very important in the problem of piles. Consuming decoction made by boiling harad, coriander and giloy in water provides relief from piles. Not only this, giloy is considered very beneficial for curing liver related problems. Drinking decoction by mixing fresh giloy, parsley, small peepal and neem cures liver problems. Along with this, it is also helpful in controlling diabetes. Giloy juice proves to be very beneficial for diabetes patients. Taking it mixed with honey keeps the sugar level under control. Giloy is also a panacea for problems like elephantiasis or filariasis. Mixing its juice with mustard oil and drinking it on an empty stomach provides relief in this disease.

Use of Giloy in Patanjali

Giloy is also considered very beneficial for keeping the heart healthy. Taking it in lukewarm water with black pepper prevents heart diseases. Giloy is also considered an effective medicine for serious diseases like cancer. According to Patanjali's research, giving a mixture of Giloy and wheatgrass juice to blood cancer patients has given immense benefits.

How much quantity is right to consume

Special care should be taken regarding the quantity of Giloy to be consumed. Generally, the amount of decoction should be 20-30 mg and the amount of juice should be 20 ml. However, for maximum benefits, it is necessary to consult an Ayurvedic doctor.

Disadvantages of Giloy

However, it can also have some disadvantages. It reduces blood sugar, so people with low sugar levels should not consume it. One should also avoid consuming it during pregnancy. It should be used after taking medical consultation.

How to get Giloy

Giloy is found almost everywhere in India. It is found in good quantity from Kumaon to Assam, from Bihar to Karnataka. It grows up to a height of 1,000 meters above sea level

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