Giloy or Amrita or Guduchi [Tinospora cordifolia ] is a famous Ayurvedic herb which is used in many Ayurvedic medicines for a wide

variety of diseases. Its botanical name is Tinospora cordifolia. Giloy or Amrita is an anti-inflammatory and antipyretic herb. It is highly rich in anti oxidants. It has antibacterial antiinflammatory anti-rheumatic anti-allergic actions wound healing property and anti-viral properties. Its immunomodulatory action is also well documented. It is very helpful in building up the immune system and the body!s defense against infecting organisms. It is used as an immunity booster in certain ailments li"e #aundice hepatic fibrosis and seasonal fevers. In a scientific study conducted using human $%& 'white blood corpuscles( the herb helps in increasing the "illing ability of macrophages the resistant cells those are accountable for fighting foreign materials as well as microorganisms. Its anti inflammatory property ma"es it an essential ingredient in the treatment of rheumatoid conditions. It is useful in treating various s"in diseases diabetes and hyperacidity too. It is the herb of choice in the management of )atara"ta * gout. +ne study in ,- patients with allergic rhinitis 'hay fever( showed statistically significant reduction of symptoms compared to placebo. A combination of T. cordifolia extract and turmeric extract is effective in reducing the hepatotoxicity which is induced by the combination of isonia.id rifampicin pyra.inamide and ethambutol for treating tuberculosis. The stem is used in conditions li"e generali.ed wea"ness dyspepsia pyrexias of un"nown origin 'fevers( swine flu and many urinary tract infections. It is very beneficial to increase platelet count .Giloy #uice promotes platelets cell formation in case of /engue 0ever and other conditions of T12+3%+&4T+567IA. The whole plant and the #uice of the leaves is traditionally used in various mental disorders. This is regarded as one of the best psychotropic drugs in India It is an excellent blood purifier and detoxifying agent. It gets rid of toxins from the blood and body prevents "idney and urinary infections. It strengthens the liver and pancreatic functions of the body 5roperties of Guduchi 2asa * Taste - 8ashaya 'Astringent( Ti"ta '%itter( )ipa"a - Taste conversion after digestion * 3adhura * sweet Guna * 9ualities - :aghu * :ight to digest ;nigdha * +ily <nctuous. )eerya * 5otency - <shna * 1ot 8arma * 0unctions - Guduchi is =------- 2asayani * 2e#uvenates body systems ;angrahini * brings about absorptive nature to stomach and intestines %alya * Improves strength Agnideepani * Improves digestion power /oshatrayahara * %alances Tridoshas * )ata 5itta and 8apha Amahara * 2elieves Ama * indigestion Trut hara * 2elieves excessive thirst /ahahara * 2elieves burning sensation in the body. 3ehahara * <seful in treatment of diabetes urinary tract disorders. 8asahara * <seful to relieve cough 5aunduhara * 2elieves anemia "amala * <seful in treatment of #aundice and related diseases of liver 8ushta * <seful in s"in diseases )atasra * )atara"ta * <seful in gout-arthritis >vara * <seful in fever. 8rimihara * <seful to relieve intestinal worms. )amihara * <seful to relieve vomiting. 5rameha * <seful in diabetes and urinary tract disorders ;hwasa * <seful in difficulty in breathing 'dyspnoea( asthma %ronchitis "asa * &ough cold Arsha * 5iles hemorrhoids 8richra * /ifficulty in passing urine 1rudroga * vatanut * <seful in heart diseases with )ata symptoms The use of the herb is indicated in the following diseases and symptoms=---? ;wine 0lu ? 3alaria ? >aundice ? /engue ? Gout ?1epatic fibrosis ? %ird 0lu ? <TI ? ;"in /iseases ? &hronic fevers ? 1epatotoxicity ? 1yperacidity ? Infection of the throat ? Allergic rhinitis ? :ow 5latelet &ount ? ;nee.ing ? /iabetes ? T12+3%+&4T+567IA ? &oughs ? 0ever of un"nown origin ? <lcer ? %ody aches ? %urning ;ensation ? Arthritis /osage 5owder of ;tem= @-A gm. up to maximum -gm.%/ $ater /ecoction =AB-CB ml%/ 6xtract = @-A ml %/ <;6;=-------- D To increase platelet count in case of /engue and other conditions of T12+3%+&4T+567IA ta"e EB--B ml. of giloy #uice twice daily . To cure s"in diseases ta"e @B-AB ml. of giloy #uice with @ ml. of neem #uice and --@B ml. of amla twice daily . D To cure hyper acidity and stomach ulcers ta"e @BAB ml. of giloy #uice with @B-AB ml. of amla twice F thrice daily . D To cure Immunity /isorders ta"e @B-AB ml. of giloy #uice with @B-AB ml. of amla twice F thrice daily . D To protect from all types of infectious fevers ta"e white inner bar" of 7eem '7eem antarchaal( 2asont '/aruhaldi( and ;atva Giloy all in e9ual 9uantity G tsp with warm water twice F thrice daily D In case of /iabetes ta"e AB-CB ml. of giloy #uice alone or with @B-AB ml. of aloe vera #uice twice F thrice daily . D In case of /engue ta"e out the #uice of one feet long Giloy and seven Tulsi leaves. %oil and ta"e it as an herbal drin" three times a day .Alternately you may ta"e AB ml giloy #uice with B .- ml tulsi #uice twice daily. D To cure <TI ta"e AB-CB ml. of giloy twice F thrice daily. Alternately ta"e e9ual parts of giloy go"haru and harita"i and ma"e powder. Ta"e it in dose of - gm thrice daily with fresh water. D To cure 1epatotoxicityF >aundiceF 1epatic fibrosis ta"e @B-AB ml. of giloy #uice with --@B ml. of bhumi amla #uice and --@B ml. of amla #uice twice daily. D To re#uvenate body systems ta"e @B-AB ml. of giloy #uice with --@B ml. of bhumi amla #uice and --@B ml. of amla #uice twice daily D In all &ancers ta"e @B-AB ml. of giloy #uice twice daily. D In case of Gout ta"e AB-CB ml. of giloy #uice twice F thrice daily. D /uring anti-T% treatment ta"e @B-AB ml. of giloy #uice with @gm. of haldi powder and --@B ml. of amla #uice twice daily. D To cure 5rameha ta"e @B-AB ml. of giloy #uice with @gm. of haldi powder and --@B ml. of amla #uice twice daily.