Guduchi, also known as the Giloy Plant, is a well-known herbaceous vine and glabrous climbing shrub. It is a deciduous climbing shrub with numerous elongated twining branches and characteristic greenish-yellow blooms. Giloy shrub's heart-shaped leaves are simple and alternating with long petioles up to 15cm long and dark green in color. Giloy flowers are unisexual, with male flowers grouped and female flowers solitary. This herb's succulent bark is grey or creamy white in color, and its wood is white, soft, and porous. When the stem is freshly cut, it takes on a yellow hue. This herb's flowering season is in June, and its fruiting season is in November. Drupe-shaped Guduchi Fruits mature to a scarlet color. These fruits form 1-3 tiny, smooth, ovoid drupelets on a sturdy stalk.
General Information
Tinospora cordifolia is the botanical name for Giloy. Tinospora cordifolia is a vine that grows as a herb. It is recognized as having the highest medicinal benefits in Ayurveda. Giloy grown on a neem tree offers higher therapeutic properties than giloy grown alone. It is an immune-boosting plant. Guduchi satva is derived from giloy stems. This is quite medicinal in nature. Acharya Charka classified this herb as one of four Medhya Rasayana. Because of its fast healing powers, the arial roots of this herb were utilized for suturing wounds by Achrya Shushrut. Giloy is effective in reducing ama (toxins) and other bacteria that cause fever and other diseases. It is an anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and immune-stimulating herb. This herb contains the chemical components berberine, tinosporin, palmetin, mangoflorine, choline, ethanol, isocolumbin, tembetarine, and aporphine.
Special note about Giloy
अमृता साङ्ग्राहिकवातहरदीपनीयश्लेष्मशोणितविबन्धप्रशमनानां
According to this charak samhita shalok, guduchi is a primary herb having a bitter taste. It stimulates digestion and helps to balance vata and kapha doshas. Guduchi is a useful herb for treating constipation and bleeding issues.
Habitat
Tinospora cordifolia is found in tropical India, from Kumaon to Assam, at elevations of 1200 meters above sea level. It is only found in India, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. Giloy is a widespread vine that grows in both deciduous and dry woodlands. It is widely available in Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, and Karnataka in India.
Classification
Kingdom - Plantae
Family - Menispermaceae
Order - Ranunculales
Other Names of Giloy
English name - Indian Tinospora, Heart-leaved moonseed
Hindi name - Giloy, Gurach
Kannada name - Agniballi, Amrutaballi
Malayalam name - Amritavalli, Chitamrith
Telugu name - Dussiramu, Tippatige
Marathi name - Ambarvel, Amrita, Gulvel
Bengali name - Giloy, Gulancha
Oriya name - Gulochi, Gulancha
Gujarati name - Gulo, Gado, Galo
Tamil name - Amrida Valli, Silam, Pittigai
Sikkim name - Gurjo
Punjabi name - Batindu, Gilogularich
Assamese name - Hoguni-lot
Konkani name - Amritvel
Urdu name - Guluncha
Nepalese name - Gurjo
Ayurvedic Properties
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Particular |
Hindi / Sanskrit |
English |
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Rasa (Taste) |
Kashaya, Tikta |
Astringent, Bitter |
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Guna (Quality) |
Laghu |
Light |
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Virya (Potency) |
Ushna |
Hot |
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Vipaka (Post-Digestive Taste) |
Madhur |
Sweet |
Effects on Doshas
It balances vata, pitta, and kapha dosha.
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Charak Samhita |
Sushrut Samhita |
Bhavprakash |
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Practical uses
- Guduchi provides immune support and improves the immune system. It aids in the removal of toxins from the body and the rejuvenation of the body. This plant, according to Ayurveda, helps to maintain equilibrium between all necessary illnesses of the body, including dosha, dhatu, and mala. This plant aids in illness prevention and overall health maintenance.
- Giloy is a highly useful herb for treating high and low-grade fevers, as well as various viral and bacterial diseases. It aids in the relief of fever-related symptoms such as a burning sensation, weakness, exhaustion, chills, and excessive sweating.
- Giloy satva is really useful for any form of fever or sickness. This herb is also highly useful in treating typhoid fever.
- The plant is useful for treating a variety of skin conditions, including itchiness, burning, leprosy, redness, swelling, and tenderness.
- Giloy is a very effective plant for treating gout and uric acid. It lessens the body's production of toxins and extra uric acid.
- For the treatment of interstitial cystitis, utilize this herb. It lowers excessive cholesterol levels and is also highly helpful for diabetic patients.
- Tinospora roots include an ethanol extract that is particularly good for the nervous system. This chemical is regarded as the best brain tonic and relieves stress.
- Additionally, it is used to treat conditions related to the digestive system, including indigestion, hyperacidity, worm infestation, abdominal pain, and excessive thirst.
- This herb's roots have potent emetic properties and are excellent for relieving intestinal blockages.
- It aids in calming the three tridoshas of vata, pitta, and kapha.
Part used
Leaves
Bark
Stem
Roots
Dosage
Stem powder - 3-6gms
Giloy satva - 500mg-1gm