Giloy or Guduchi which is also known by the common name heart-leaved moonseed is an ayurvedic herbs which benefits and uses have even been approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). Giloy which literally means 'Amrita', the root of immortality, can treat many health problems from treating chronic fever to boosting digestion and immunity. It not only boosts one’s immunity system but also helps rejuvenate your body, skin, and hair.
HERE ARE TOP 10 BENEFITS OF GILOY/GUDUCHI FOR OVERALL HEALTH
Arthritis: Giloy contains anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties that help treat arthritis and its several symptoms. For joint pain, the powder from the giloy stem can be boiled with milk and consumed. It can be used along with ginger to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Chronic Fever: Giloy helps get rid of recurrent fevers. The stem of giloy plant is used for the treatment of chronic and intermittent fever.
Eyes: Giloy extract can boost your vision. Boil some giloy powder and let it cool. Now soak a cotton pad in it and then apply over your eyelids.
Skin: Giloy plant contains anti-aging properties that help reduce dark spots, pimples, fine lines and wrinkles. It gives you that flawless, glowing skin you've always wanted.
Hair: Giloy may help combat hair problems, dandruff, and other scalp and hair ailments. Giloy is traditionally used as a detoxifier that can help remove impurities from the body that may help in improving hair health.
Diabetes: Giloy is known as ‘Madhunashini’ which means ‘destroyer of sugar’. It helps to enhance the production of insulin which ultimately controls the blood sugar levels. Giloy is also useful for diabetes complications like ulcers, kidney problems.
Digestion: Giloy improves digestion and reduces digestion related problems like diarrhea, colitis, vomiting, hyperacidity, etc. Take ½ teaspoon of Giloy powder in 1 glass of lukewarm water twice a day.
Anxiety: Giloy is an excellent remedy to reduce mental stress and anxiety. It calms down your body. Giloy also has the power to enhance memory and cognitive functions.
Respiration: It helps to reduce respiratory problems like frequent cough, cold, tonsils due to its anti-inflammatory benefits. It also tackles respiratory and breathing problems.
Wounds: Giloy also helps in stimulating phagocytic cells which helps in healing wounds. You can apply Giloy leaf paste on the skin to speed up the wound healing process as it helps skin regeneration.
How to make Giloy juice at Home?
Take a few branches off the plant and wash them nicely. Now, using a knife, scrape off the outer skin of the branch until a fresher and greener part comes to the surface. Now chop the branch into small pieces and add them into a blender. Add 1 cup of water with it and blend until the complete liquid turns green. Now, sieve this blend out in a glass and you have your Giloy juice ready.
