17 Amazing Health benefits of TINOSPORA CORDIFOLIA(Giloy/Amrita/Guduchi)

by Reena Verma · Published January 1, 2019 · Updated July 31, 2020

Tinospora cordifolia (Family: Menispermaceae) commonly known, as “Amrita” or “Guduchi” is an important drug of Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM) and used in medicines since times immemorial. The drug is well-known Indian bitter and prescribed for fever, diabetes, dyspepsia, jaundice, urinary problems, skin diseases, and chronic diarrhoea and dysentery. Because it has also been shown to be useful for the treatment of heart disease, leprosy, helminthiasis, and rheumatoid arthritis. The starch derived from the stem known as “Guduchi-satva “is highly nutritious, digestive and used in many diseases. According to the last two decades, the drug has undergone extensive phytochemical, pharmacological and clinical investigations and many interesting findings.

Top Benefits of Tinospora Cordifolia (Giloy)

1. Boosts Immunity

Giloy is a universal herb that helps boost immunity. It is a powerhouse of antioxidants which fight free-radicals, keep your cells healthy and get rid of diseases. Giloy helps remove toxins, purifies blood, fights bacteria that causes diseases and also combats liver diseases and urinary tract infections. “Giloy is used by experts in treating heart related conditions, and is also found useful in treating infertility”.

2. Skin diseases

When giloy is taken with ghee on empty stomach in the morning, helps to cure all types of skin diseases including, acute & chronic dermatitis, prickly heat, sunburn, pruritus associated with urticaria, all forms of cosmetic allergy, ringworm, psoriasis, leucoderma and leprosy.

3. Treats Chronic Fever

Giloy helps get rid of recurrent fevers. Since Giloy is antipyretic in nature, it can reduce signs and symptoms of several life threatening conditions like Dengue, Swine Flu and Malaria as well.

4. Purges Toxins Or “Ama” From The Body

According to ayurveda, guduchi has the ability to flush the excess “ama” or, simply put, toxins from the body. It helps boost digestion and remove waste products from the body. It also amps up your metabolism so your body is able to carry out these processes more effectively.

5. Anti-HIV Effects

TCE has been shown to demonstrate a decrease in the recurrent resistance of HIV virus thus improving the therapeutic outcome.Anti-HIV effects of TCE was revealed by reduction in eosinophil count, stimulation of B lymphocytes, macrophages and polymorphonuclear leukocytes and hemoglobin percentage thus, revealing its promising role of application in management of the disease.

6. Panacea for Liver Diseases

Paranchymal tissue proved effective for fibrous prevention and regeneration It helps to vitalize the liver and prevent any further damage to this vital organ. Its decoction is also good for kidney and heart.

7. Prevent Cancer

It stimulates the proliferation of stem cells and increases total white blood cells and bone-marrow cells, thus enhancing antibody-producing cells and phagocytic activity. Giloy extract has proved useful in reducing the chemotoxicity induced by free radical chemicals. Oral administration of rasayanas together with other herbal medicines found to protect against cyclophosphamide.

8. Increases the Blood Count

Giloy cures dengue fever in early stages without any side effects. The platelets are significantly increased and the body temperature is lowered. If the platelets are too low, it may take at least 4- 5 times a day. So we can believe that Giloy has liver protection properties.

9. Stress Buster

The aqueous, alcoholic, acetone and petroleum ether extracts of the stem of Tinospora Cordifolia helps body coping with stress.

10. Diabetes Control

Giloy gives immediate and beneficial effect in glucose tolerance and adrenaline induced Hyperglycemia. It helps in the production of insulin and enhances the capacity to burn glucose. It decreases the blood sugar level.

11. Arthritis Treatment, Anti-Osteoporotic Effects

In the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, single or synergistic formulations of Tinospora cordifolia with Zingiber officinale have been used in traditional medicine. Tinospora cordifolia has therefore reported an effect on the proliferation, differentiation, and mineralization of bone-like matrix on osteoblast model systems in vitro and therefore finds potential application as an anti-osteoporotic agent.

12. Anti-Ageing Properties

It used to treat signs of aging. This includes anti-aging properties that reduce dark spots, pimples, wrinkles, and fine lines. It keeps your skin bright, young and lovely.

13. Heart Disease

Giloy and piper nigum have a positive effect on heart conditions such as angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, ischemic heart disease, and certain arrhythmias. It helps to clear the obstruction in the arteries as well as in the heart and acts as a cardioprotective agent.

14. Giloy for Urinary Infections:

GiloGiloy uses urinary infections such as uricouria, ketonuria, glycouria, haematuria, albuminuria, dysuria, crystaluria, cystitis burning micturia, urethritis and diabetes mellitus in particular.

15. Promotes Sexual Health

In Ayurveda, Giloy is well known for his aphrodisiac benefits. Because it can effectively address various sexual health problems, such as impotence and involuntary ejaculation.

16. Improves Eye-Sight

Giloy might help in improving the clarity of vision. To get the benefits of Giloy for your eyesight, boil Guduchi powder or Guduchi leaves in water. Once it cools down to apply it to the eyelids.