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Medicinal Plants

Giloy Benefits, Uses and Side

Effects
Dr. Jagdev Singh • July 3, 2015  1  6 minutes read

Tinospora Cordifolia (Giloy in Hindi and Guduchi in Sanskrit) is an important

immunomodulator herb. Ayurvedic practice without this herb may not be possible. It is
also an important ingredient of several ayurvedic medicines.

Giloy is beneficial in fever, chronic fever, infections, low immunity, cancer, asthma, gout,
rheumatoid arthritis, recurrent infections, recurrent common cold, chronic catarrh,
chronic fever, chronic fatigue, etc. In this article, we will discuss all about them.
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Botanical Description Order RANUNCULALES

Family MENISPERMACEAE
Scientific Name Tinospora Cordifolia
Genus TINOSPORA
Plant Family Menispermaceae
Species T. Cordifolia
Hindi Name Giloy

Sanskrit Name Guduchi

Medicinal Parts
English Name Tinospora
Stem
Other Names Amrita Leaves

Stem is a main medicinal part of Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia). Leaves are also beneficial
Botanical Classification (Taxonomy) in liver diseases.

Kingdom PLANTAE
Medicinal Properties
Sub-Kingdom VIRIDIPLANTAE
Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia) has following healing properties.
Infra Kingdom STREPTOPHYTA  (land plants)

Super Division EMBRYOPHYTA

Primary Actions

Division TRACHEOPHYTA (tracheophytes or Vascular Plants)

Sub Division SPERMATOPHYTINA (spermatophytes or Seed Plants)

Class MAGNOLIOPSIDA

Super Order RANUNCULANAE

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Immunomodulator Giloy has studied for its immuno-modulatory, anti-inflammatory, anticholinesterase

Rejuvenative and analgesic effects. It also has gastrointestinal protective effects.
Adaptogen
Anti-inflammatory Ayurvedic Properties
Mild Analgesic
Taste – RASA Bitter & Astringent
Antacid
Main Quality –
Febrifuge Heavy (GURU), Unctuous (SNIGADH)
GUNA
Anti-gout
Anti-mutagenic Potency – VIRYA Hot (USHNA)
Antioxidant Resultant – VIPAKA Sweet (MADHUR)
Anticancer
Therapeutic Effect –
Anti-stress Rejuvenative, Immunomodulator and Adaptogen
PRABHAVA
Antipruritics
Hematogenic (helps in formation of red blood cells) DOSHA KARMA
Pacifies TRIDOSHA (VATA, PITTA & KAPHA)
(Effect on Humors)
Detoxifier (AMA-NASHAK)
Effects on Organs Stomach, Intestines, Liver, Heart, Blood, Skin
Secondary Actions
Demulcent
Therapeutic Indications
Carminative
Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia) is helpful in following health conditions.
Anti-constipation
Digestive Stimulant
General
Hypo-glycemic
Diuretic (Only with heavy dosage)
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Fever Acidity
Common cold Chronic Gastritis
Constipation
Heart & Blood
Duodenal ulcer
High cholesterol levels Heartburn
Atherosclerosis Peptic ulcer
Heart weakness Mouth ulcer
Ulcerative colitis
Digestive Health
Hepatitis
Inflammation of gallbladder
Loss of appetite
Indigestion
Gas or flatulence
Bloating
Abdominal distension

Muscle, Bones & Joints

Rheumatoid arthritis
Gout

Kidney & Bladder

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Interstitial cystitis Burning sensation

Burning sensation in urine Heat sensation
Oily or sticky discharge in urine (with Patha) Fatigue
Dysuria Debility or weakness
Excessive sweating
Benefits & Medicinal Uses Chills
The main effect of Guduchi or Tinospora Cordifolia is on AMA (Toxins formed in the
Giloy Sat is more beneficial in fever as compared to Giloy powder. In modern
body due to malabsorption and ill digestion). It reduces AMA and helps in all types of
formulation, Giloy extract is also used.
diseases in which AMA is associated. It is suitable for every person with every type of
body type or with any disease due to its immunomodulator, rejuvenative and
According to ayurveda, there are two main factors involved in fever.
adaptogenic action. According to ayurveda, it increases the diminished DOSHA or
DHATU and reduces the increased DOSHA or DHATU, so it brings balance of three
1. Internal Factor – AMA formation
DOSHA in the body and helps preventing all types of diseases.
2. External Factor – Microbes or any foreign particles

Fever & Infections Giloy arrests AMA formation and reduces the formed AMA by improving digestion and
Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia) is beneficial in all types of fever and infections including absorption. It also boosts natural immunity of the body, which helps fighting with the
viral and bacterial infections. However, it is not a potent antipyretic, but it is good for microbes.
its immuno-modulatory action. It reduces span of fever and duration of infection.
When it is combined with Praval pishti, its antipyretic action is improved and it works Best Ayurvedic Antipyretic Formula
well. It also maintains physical and mental strength of the patient and prevents fever-
Giloy Satva 500 mg
associated debility. It is beneficial in following symptoms associated with fever or
infections. Praval Pishti 500 mg

Godanti Bhasma 500 mg

Tulsi (Holy Basil) Powder 1000 mg

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Guduchi acts on following symptoms in skin diseases.

This formula has potent antipyretic action. Its effects start within 15 to 30 minutes. Its
effects on lowering temperature are well comparable with acetaminophen. Other herbs Burning sensation
and ayurvedic remedies are also required according to the type of infection involved. Itching
Redness
Debility after Typhoid Fever or Chronic Diseases
Swelling
Giloy is also beneficial for debility that occurs after typhoid fever. The following
Tenderness
formulation helps in reducing chronic debility.
Tinospora is a good remedy for following skin diseases if above symptoms are more
Giloy Sat or Powder or extract 500 mg prominent.

Long pepper powder 125 mg 1. Urticaria

Sitopaladi churna 1500 mg 2. Acne vulgaris
3. Pimples with pain and tenderness
Honey 1 tsp.
In some skin diseases, Giloy may not work alone. The local application of Neem oil or
The results with this formulation start appearing within 7 days. If the patient has 99º F oil processed with following herbs is beneficial.
temperatures or has complaint of fatigue, tiredness, restlessness, weakness, pain in legs
and body aches, then he may also require Yashad Bhasma (Zinc Supplement) or Vasant 1. Neem leaves
Malti Ras Gold to combating with all these symptoms. 2. Giloy leaves and stem
3. Chirayata (Swertia Chirayita)
Note: Giloy is more beneficial in chronic fever or diseases as compared to acute fever
4. turmeric (Curcuma Longa) powder
or during startup of the disease. It is more effective in low-grade fever than high-grade
fever. Pilonidal Sinus (PNS)

Skin Diseases Pilonidal Sinus (PNS) is also called sacrococcygeal fistula and Pilonidal abscess or cyst.
It occurs on or near natal cleft of the buttocks. In this condition, oil processed with
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Giloy Juice and Turmeric Paste is beneficial for removing skin debris, pus and dirt
Rheumatoid Arthritis
particles. It boosts the healing process of wound and treats Pilonidal sinus.
Giloy Powder and dried ginger power is the most effective natural remedy described in
ancient texts of ayurveda. It is also proved effective in this modern era. Punarnava can
Sesame Oil (Purified) 100 ml
also be added in this formulation to potentiate its effect. In absence of punarnava
Giloy Juice 100 ml powder, one can also use Punarnavarishta.

Turmeric Paste 100 grams

Giloy Powder 1 gram

Heat and simmer the mixture of these three ingredients until the only oil remains and Punarnava Powder 1 gram
all water content get evaporated. Strain the oil and discard all herbal residues. Keep
Dried Ginger powder 1 gram
this oil in glass container and use when required.

Gout & Increase Uric Acid Levels In some people, this combination can cause acidity due to excess amount of ginger. If
patient has history of acidity or heartburn, the dosage of ginger should be reduced.
Giloy is a drug of choice for uric acid and gout in ayurveda. Guduchi reduces uric acid
formation acting on AMA toxins and improving metabolic activities in the body. It also
Interstitial Cystitis
increases the elimination of uric acid through kidneys by improving renal functions. In
ayurveda, associated AMA plays an important role in development of gout, which is In Interstitial Cystitis, Giloy Juice, Giloy Churna, Giloy Sat, or Giloy Decoction, all
preventable and treatable with following herbal combination. formulations of Giloy are beneficial. Giloy reduces damage and protect the epithelium
of the bladder. Generally, it is not used alone. It is used along with Chandraprabha Vati,
Gokshuradi Guggulu, Punarnava and Mustak (Cyperus Rotundus). The perfect medicine
Giloy Powder 1 gram
for Interstitial Cystitis is Chandraprabha Vati.
Punarnava Powder 1 gram
How to Use Giloy in Interstitial Cystitis
Sariva (Hemidesmus Indicus) 1 gram
Remedies Dosage
Trikatu Powder 300 mg
Giloy Churna 5 grams
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It is also likely to inhibit the activation of pancreatic enzymes within the pancreas,
Punarnava Churna 5 grams
which is the main cause of pancreatitis. Therefore, it prevents and reduces irritation due
Mustak (Cyperus Rotundus) 1 gram to enzyme within the pancreas and reduces the inflammation. Furthermore, it prevents
repeated bouts of pancreatitis and prevents damage to the pancreas.
Take powders of these herbs in described ratio and 240 ml water. Boil the herbs in
water and simmer the mixture until water remains one fourth (i.e. 60 ml). The Giloy
decoction is ready for use in Interstitial Cystitis. Take Chandraprabha Vati and
Dosage
Gokshuradi Guggul with this decoction for a week. It helps clearing the bladder and
Plant Part or Derivative Dosage
removing the toxins.
Giloy Stem Powder 1 to 3 grams
After a week, one should take 500 mg Giloy Satva and Chandraprabha vati (1 gram)
twice daily until getting complete relief from Interstitial Cystitis and its symptoms. Giloy Stem Water 50 ml to 100 ml

Giloy Stem Extract 125 mg to 500 mg

Pancreatitis
Giloy Stem Juice 1 ml to 5 ml
Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia) has potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant action. (Ref.,
Ref., Ref.) Giloy Satva 250 mg to 1000 mg

Giloy Leaves Powder 1 to 3 grams

Giloy also has analgesic properties, which help relieving pain. (Ref., Ref., Ref.)
Giloy Leaves Juice 2.5 ml to 10 ml
In chronic pancreatitis, Giloy reduces inflammation and upper abdominal pain. It is also
AMAPACHAKA (Detoxifier) according to ayurveda. In Chronic pancreatitis, steatorrhea
(oily and smelly stools) occurs, which indicates AMA in the body. Giloy reduces these Caution & Side Effects
toxins and clears oiliness and bad smell in the stools.
There is not side effect reported using Giloy in recommended dosage. The excess
dosage of Giloy Powder may cause feeling of excess heat sensation in the body. Excess
Secondly, Tinospora Cordifolia inhibits the pancreatic enzyme (pancreatic amylase)
dosage of Giloy Satva does not give this type of feeling.
activities. (Ref.)

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FAQs about Giloy Taras Zinko

October 22, 2017 at 10:31 pm
How long one can take Giloy for overall good health without any side
Dear Dr. Singh, could the pregnant women use guduchi?
effects?
Giloy in natural form can be taken for long-term even for years. Giloy water extracts are
also safe for long-term.

What is the Dosage of Giloy for long term usage for maintaining good
health?
Giloy churna should be taken 2 grams once a day for good health and improving
immunity. Giloy Sat can be taken in dosage of 500 mg per day and Giloy Ghan Vati can
be taken 1 tablet per day for similar benefits.

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