10 incredible benefits of Giloy

1. 10 incredible benefits of Giloy Powered by Aveda Ayur

2. Giloy Benefits Giloy has been hailed for its medicinal properties and a host of health benefits. The scientific name of this age-old miraculous herb is Tinospora Cordifolia and it is also known as ‘Amrita’ in Sanskrit, which literally translates to ‘nectar of life’. Here are 10 well documented benefits of wonderful plant Guduchi/Giloy are enumerated below:

3. 1. Immunomodulator Tinospora cordifolia or Giloy boost the phagocytic activity of macrophages which are the first line of defense in our body and play a crucial role in innate (nonspecific) and adaptive (specific) immunity. Also it remarkably augments the production of cytokines, up-regulation of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and enhances antigen specific recall response.

4. 2. Antioxidant The presence of flavonoids and polyphenols in Tinospora cordifolia attributes to its free radical scavenging activity. Giloy serves as a source of nutraceuticals that alleviate the oxidative stress and helps in prevention and reduction of the chronic degenerative diseases with consequent health benefits.

5. 3. Anti-arthritic Tinospora cordifolia or Giloy helps to reduce joint pain and inflammation associated with arthritis by decreasing the synthesis of proinflammatory cytokines like IL-1β, IL-17 and tumor necrosis factor-α.

6. 4. Anti-osteoporotic Tinospora cordifolia or Giloy stimulates the growth of osteoblasts, increases the differentiation of cells into osteoblastic lineage and also improves the mineralization of bone matrix.

7. 5. Hepatoprotective Tinospora cordifolia or Giloy is an efficient hepatoprotective agent because of its ability to scavenge free ROS, which promotes hepatic regeneration. Giloy also increases the glutathione (GSH) level and support liver to detoxify toxic waste from body.

8. 6. Cardioprotective Tinospora cordifolia or Giloy modulates lipid metabolism via inhibiting glucuronide and cholesterol and also protects hearts against infarction with its antioxidant properties.

9. 7. Neuroprotective Tinospora cordifolia or Giloy possess significant neuroprotective activity, it modulates the antioxidant enzyme system of brain tissue and preserve the dopaminergic neurons. Giloy also enhances cognition (learning and memory) by increasing the synthesis of acetylcholine neurotransmitter.

10. 8. Anti-diabetic Tinospora cordifolia or Giloy works like hypoglycemic agent; it stimulates the production of insulin secretion from the pancreas and helps to lower blood sugar levels. Giloy also improves the long term cellular insulin sensitivity that helps manage diabetes well.

11. 9. Prevent respiratory illness Tinospora cordifolia or Giloy has been preferred traditionally to treat ailments such as bronchitis and chronic cough. Due to its powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties it pacifies the mucous membrane of the respiratory system thereby making it very effective in respiratory issues like asthma, cough, cold and tonsils.

12. 10. Anti-ageing Tinospora cordifolia or Giloy is an effective anti-ageing herb. Rich in flavonoids it fight against cell damage and initiate new cell growth. It also nourishes the skin and enhances collagen production to reduce the visible signs of ageing.

13. The world will never be the same and we have to adopt the fact that we have to learn to live with the virus, as preventive aspect we have to keep our immune strong to protect our self and fight COVID-19 infection. Giloy an Ayurvedic plant is ray of hope for all of us that can help us to keep our immune strong and our body disease free with its incredible benefits.