Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) is a powerful immunity booster. It acts as an antipyretic, detoxifier, and rejuvenator with anti-inflammatory effects.
ⓘ Information
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa | Tikta | Tikta (Bitter) — detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic |
| Guna | Laghu, Sara | Laghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness; Sara (Mobile) — spreading, moving |
| Virya | Ushna | Ushna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta |
| Vipaka | Madhura | Madhura (Sweet) — post-digestive sweet, nourishing |
| Prabhava | Jwaraghna, Raktashodhak, Shothahara, rasayan | Jwaraghna — antipyretic, reduces fever; Raktashodhak — blood purifier; Shothahara — anti-inflammatory, reduces swelling |
Sanskrit Synonyms
In the classical Ayurvedic texts, Giloy is known by the following Sanskrit names:
Guduchi, Amrita, Madhuparni, Chinnaruha
Parts Used
The medicinal parts of Giloy are: kanda.
Main Indications
Giloy is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:
Jwara, Kamala, Kushta, Prameha, Vatarakta.
Dosha Effects
Giloy pacifies Vata, Pitta, Kapha. It is tridoshic — balancing all three doshas.
Usage
Giloy is used in classical Ayurvedic formulations. Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for appropriate dosage and preparation based on your constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalance (Vikriti).