Different Uses Of Giloy In Different Diseases
Giloy is a very important herb in Ayurveda. it is called as Tinospora cordifolia / Indian Tinospora / Guduchi in Ayurveda. Another famous synonym for Giloy is Amruta – meaning nector. It is used along with different substances for different diseases. Let us analyze.
Health benefits of giloy are numerous. Guduchi is a very well known herb used for anti inflammatory and immuno-modulatory purposes. It is widely used in fever. It also has Rasayana property (rejuvenating, anti-aging)
We have already learnt in detail about the health benefits of Guduchi (click to read).
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Giloy combinations
Different combinations of Giloy for different diseases:
1. Guduchi (dry herb powder or in its decoction (kashayam) form) along with Ghee (clarified butter) is useful in Vata imbalance disorders. – like arthritis.
2. Guduchi along with jaggery helps to relieve constipation.
3. Giloy in combination with sugar candy (unprocessed sugar) is helpful in Pitta imbalance disorders such as skin diseases, gastritis, dizziness, liver disorders etc.
4. Giloy along with castor oil is useful in relieving gout
5. Giloy along with ginger powder is useful in rheumatoid arthritis
Health benefits
How a single herb can have different health benefits?
Guduchi (or any other herb for that matter) has a range of chemical constituents which are effective against different set of diseases. Ayurveda explains that, when an herb is given along with particular co-substance (Anupana), those disease-particular chemical constituents are more utilized by the body. This helps in better targeting the herb against that disease.
This concept of single herb, being used along with different adjuvants is not new. We have learnt before about usage of Haritaki along with different substances to balance Doshas in different seasons, called as Ritu Haritaki
How to decide co-substances
How to decide on particular co-substance?
We have already learnt about Anupan in detail. Please go through. The co-substances that can be used are already mentioned in traditional ayurvedic text books.
Dose
What should be the dose?
If powder is indicated by your doctor, usual dose of powder is – 1 – 3 grams in divided doses per day.
If Kashayam is indicated, dose of Kashayam is usually up to 30 – 50 ml once or twice per day.
The dose of adjuvants (co-substances) is usually 1 – 3 grams.
How long to take?
Each remedy for the said diseases, can be taken for a period of 2 – 8 weeks based on your doctor’s advice.
Storage
Once prepared, how long can it be stored?
If powder is prepared, it can be stored for a period of 2 – 6 months.
If Kashayam is prepared, it needs to be used within 12 hours. (learn more about how to prepare Kashayam)
Safety
Safe for kids?
It is safe to use this for kids above 5 years of age, for a short period of 1 – 2 weeks, under medical supervision.
During pregnancy and lactation?
Better to avoid during pregnancy.
Fine to take it during lactation period.
Side effects
Any side effects?
People with diabetes should avoid using jaggery / sugar etc.
Giloy helps to reduce blood sugar levels. Hence, people who are on anti diabetic treatment should seek medical consultation before trying this.
71 comments on “Different Uses Of Giloy In Different Diseases”
haridatt
very very educative
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Thank you 🙂
sarika10arika Bharath
I have heard about Giloy being used to cure Diabetes type 2. Is it true? Thanks..
M K GUPTA
my hb is low 11% is giloy juice help to improve it
Ruk
So how can we take guduchi with sugar candy?
With water just like that or some other way, please describe.
Thank you
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Hi, you can make Guduchi kashayam – take 1 teaspoon of Guduchi powder, add a cup of water, boil and reduce to half a cup, filter. THis Kashayam can be taken along with 2 – 3 grams of sugar candy powder to relieve high Pitta and related symptoms like gastritis, burning sensation, migraine, fever etc.
M K GUPTA
what is the use @ dose of juice of giloy made by originai stem
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
It carries all the benefits of Giloy – such as useful in fever, gout, corrects immunity etc – Read Giloy benefits here – https://www.easyayurveda.com/2012/08/28/guduchi-giloy-ayurvedic-details-benefits-usage-dose-formulations/
Dr.Prabhakar Singh
Doses of Giloy Stem & Leaves
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Stem is the preferred part used. Dose is – dry powder – 1 – 3 grams, in divided dose per day. If made into kashayam, 50 – 100 ml, in divided doses per day. Read more about Giloy uses and benefits here – https://www.easyayurveda.com/2012/08/28/guduchi-giloy-ayurvedic-details-benefits-usage-dose-formulations/
Bhargav
Your article on Giloy is very informative and useful. Can you give names of Different Combinations Of Giloy for different diseases available in market?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Guduchi Satva – Details here – http://ayurmedinfo.com/2012/06/30/guduchi-satva-benefits-dosage-ingredients-side-effects/
Maha Manjishtadi Kashayam – http://ayurmedinfo.com/2012/02/15/maha-manjishtadi-kashayam-benefits-dose-side-effects-ingredients-reference/
Sanjeevani vati – http://ayurmedinfo.com/2012/06/30/sanjivani-vati-benefits-dosage-ingredients-and-side-effects/
sakhawat
how can we mix guduchi powder with jaggery and in which proportion?
Garima
Can we mix Gilroy juice with amla juice?
Gaurav
Can Guduchi (and Neem) be taken along with milk?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Generally speaking no problem. But I have not seen neem along with milk or Guduchi with milk as combination. Just saying.
sreenivasan
I have often and again heard yogacharya ram baba mentioning about mixing giloi with aloevera and amla juice. I think it would be very beneficial for all problem’s.
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
A good combination.
Latha
Can gurinchi with ghee preparation be given to underweight children to gain weight. Thanks
AMSI
If taking Giloy together with Amla in juice form for improving immunity, when and how should it be taken? Also, if want to take it for digestive disorders, what should be the course followed?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Hi, Giloy with Amla juice can be taken 20 minutes before food for about 2 months period. Giloy can be taken in powder / capsule / water decoction (Kashayam) form, along with Amla juice.
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
If the pain is more, I reckon, Guggulu or shallaki might be more appropriate in your case than Giloy.
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Giloy in the form of Kashaya is useful in improving immune system. You can mix a pinch of black pepper to half a cup of Kashaya, before taking it. Learn how to prepare Kashaya here – https://www.easyayurveda.com/2011/12/15/what-is-kashayam-how-to-make-kashayam/
Nabin
How to take giloy for enlarged liver and lost appetite?
Dr Malini Bhat
Dear sir, Giloy can be taken with sugar candy for both the cases can be taken not more than 8 weeks.
It can be taken as a only a supplementation for the disease and not to treat the disease
gayathri sanjeev
Does giloy help to cure white patchs? Please let me know
Thanks
Gayathri
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
It helps to some extent. Read more about white patches treatment here – easyayurveda.com/2014/03/23/vitiligo-ayurveda-perspective-and-treatment-options/
Dr Malini Bhat
Giloy or Amrita is an anti-inflammatory (that reduces inflammation) and antipyretic (that reduce fever) herb. The bitter properties present in the drug show anti-periodic (Preventing regular recurrence of the symptoms of a disease, as in malaria) and antispasmodic properties which is again helpful in preventing infectious diseases. Juice extracted from Giloy increases platelet count.
Juice of 1ft. long branch of Giloy and seven leaves of Tulsi; boiled and taken as a herbal drink enhances body’s resistance level up to three times. It also increases platelets count, which decreases considerably in Dengue fever.
Dr Malini Bhat
Dear madam, As said in the article Ayurveda explains that, when an herb is given along with a particular co substance i.e, Anupana those disease particular chemical constituents are more utilized in the body which helps in better targeting the herb against the disease.
Each remedy for the said diseases can be given in a span of 2-8 weeks under guidance of the doctor.
It is safe to use this for the kids above 5 years of age for a short period of 1-2 weeks, under medical supervision. People having diabetes should avoid using sugar etc., cause Giloy helps in to reduce blood sugar levels.
Note: 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. For specific treatment, always consult with a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
yogita
giloy satva can we use for exessive sweat .?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
I would not recommend any herb, unnecessarily for a year long time. For a period of 2 – 3 months, you can take Giloy boiled water, in a dose of 10 ml per day.
Ravi
In what proportion we can combine giloy,amla juice and alovera juice.?
Dr Malini Bhat
Giloy : 10ml with honey
Amla juice : 10ml with equal quantity water
Aloe vera Juice : 10 ml with equal quantity water
Dr Malini Bhat
Sir, You can add Garlic as it has specific anti-coagulant properties that make it an effective treatment option for polycythemia vera. And Cayenne,the capsaicin in cayenne stimulates blood flow. This compound also thins blood and regulates circulation.
Dr Sood
Thank you Dr Bhat for your valuable advise.Please let me know if Cayenne is red chillies powder and whether it is to be boiled along with giloy stem as also garlic as advised by you ? Much obliged.
Dr Malini Bhat
Sir, giloy you can eat the leaves as well as make the kadha. Garlic can be used as a day to day supplement or can be eaten one in the morning empty stomach.
Mira D
Thank you for the information on Guduchi.
Dr Malini Bhat
Welcome Madam.
Ashok Kumar Kothari
Your articles are highly educative and valuable. You are serving the society by heart. Thank you and god bless you
Ashok Kumar Kothari
Jaipur
Dr Malini Bhat
Thank you so much from everyone here Sir.
ASHISH GUPTA
How to use giloy for ankylosing spondelitis?
ajay
can we take it for ulcer
Dr Malini Bhat
Hello Sir, Wanted to know which Ulcer you are specifying about?
Raj Paul
The giloy powder dose 1-3 grams is on what basis. Is it prescribed by the ayurvedic texts(charak or vagbhatta or susruta)? I thought the dose for powders was one karsha 10 grams. Thanks. btw i love your articles.
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Thanks.
1 Karsha per day is the regular prescribed dose. Which amounts to 5 – 6 grams per therapeutic dose.
If it is meant for treatment of any particular disease, then 6 grams once or twice a day is usually prescribed by the doctor. If it is for general health maintenance, 1 – 3 grams, once or twice a day is sufficient for long term use.
Rashmi
I grow the guduchi plant in my garden….are the leaves beneficial…please share in what way it helps the human body and how to use the leaves for consumption
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Stem is the commonly used part and is better than leaves. Its stems are cut into pieces, dried under sunshade.
The coarse powder of the stem – 1 tablespoon is added to a cup of water, heated and boiled till half a cup of water is left, filtered and this is consumed on regular basis to improve immunity, fight fever, cold etc.
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
If the bitter taste is tolerable, then stem can be chewed daily. 5 grams per day.
Dr Sood
Thanks a lot Dr Hebbar.
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
For constipation, night, 30 minutes before dinner is the right time to take. It can be taken twice a week.
Dr Madhu Purohit
Whether giloy kadha is useful in OA. It can regenerate the cartilage or not?
Dr Sood
Sir
How long one should take Gandha Tailem?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
It can be taken for 2 – 3 months time. Read more about it here – http://ayurmedinfo.com/2012/04/23/gandha-thailam-uses-dosage-side-effects-ingredients-reference/
Anuradha
Thanks Doctor. Sir is it safe to take alovera juice and avla juice during pregnancy
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
If the readymade juice is procured from market, then I do not advice to take them during pregnancy
Narien
Is giloy useful to cure liver crriossis..pls mention use also…
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Giloy is useful only to some extent. You might need other medicines as well. Please consult an Ayurveda doctor directly.
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Let me know your place. I will try to find a good doctor for you
Rimshah
Hi,
Dr., In what quantity I can take giloy for making immune system stronger and for how long? I also have a constipation problem. Please tell me the way in which giloy is helpful for both immune system and stomach.
Thanks!
Nikhilesh
Can giloy ghan vati be taken in myasthanea gravis ?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Dear Larry, 🙂
The mechanism of guduchi improving platelet count in cases such as Dengue is different. You can take Ghan vati – 1 per day for 6 weeks time.
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Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
You can mix a little jaggery powder and take it. It’s capsules are also available
yoan1959
I have Guduchi poweder, How to recommend to use it for allergic rhinitis?
What dosage?
and maybe to mix it with something else?
Harish
Can we take neem giloye juice with alowera and Amla juice in morning empty stomach because I am already taken Amla and alovera juice.
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
I think it will be a little excess.
Neem giloy juice – take this only if you are diabetic or prone to diabetes.
Between these three, neem-giloy, amla and aloe vera juice, take only 2 juices in the morning.
Do not mix these two in a cup.
Take those two juices in separate cups.
Add equal amount of water to each juices.
Nitish Bhardwaj
to boost immune system for a healthy adult what doses of giloy ras should be taken and with it should be mixed?
Irina French
Thank you so much for your informative website. I am thinking of buying your book, too.
I wonder if you have an article about silent reflux. Thank you so much.
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Please read more about reflux here
https://www.easyayurveda.com/2015/12/02/gerd-heartburn-ayurvedic-treatment-home-remedies/
Akash pandey
Hello sir, How to use giloy in urethral stricture ?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)
Giloy can help in better output of urine. But it may not cure the stricture.