Tinosporacordifolia,
which is known by the common names Heart-leaved
Moonseed, Guduchi and Giloy in the tropical areas
of India, Myanmar and Sri Lanka.
Giloy is one of the most important herbs to exist in
Ayurveda. It is also known as Indian Tinospora or (Giloya/Guduchi) in
Hindi. It is used for a variety of purposes, especially when it comes to
treating diseases. “Guduchi” is known for its immense application in the
treatment of various diseases in the traditional ayurvedic literature .Giloy is
anti-arthritic, anti periodic, anti pyretic , digestive, anti inflammatory ,
blood purifier and has number of uses.
Giloyis very helpful in building up the immune system and
the body's defense against infecting organisms. In a scientific study conducted
using human WBC (white blood corpuscles), the Ayurvedic herb helps in enhancing
the killing ability of macrophages (the resistant cells which are responsible
for fighting foreign bodies as well as microorganisms).
How Giloy Is Used
Along With Several Diseases?
There are a lot of researches going on Giloyworldwide
because of its healing properties and benefits in healthcare. The Giloy creeper
which grows on Neem tree is said to posses more medicinal values than growing
on its own because Neem itself being bitter in taste and having excellent blood
cleansing properties, it enhances the efficacy of Giloy in Cancer and other
blood disorders.
Important Uses of Giloy and Benefits of
Tinosporacordifolia:
1. The stem juice or stem powder of the twine is used for
many types of Cancers. It is known as immuno-modulatory herb. It helps the
immune system to understand the cancer cells and control them. Giloysatv or the
herbal extract of tinosporacordifolia is also used.
2. The cancer
responds very well to Guduchi powder or GuduchiSatva. The latest research of
GiloySatva on Cancer proved that the effects were similar or better than the
modern chemotherapy drug – doxrubicin.
Other uses of
guduchiare :
1. Cancers
2. Arthritis
3. Gout
4. Inflammatory conditions
5. Fevers of Unknown origin, chronic fevers, low grade
fevers, unexplained weakness and tiredness 6. Liver diseases – liver cancer,
hepatitis,jaundice
7. Skin diseases
very effective in Psoriasis, Eczema,Ringworm, Lichen planus, acne,
8. Autoimmune disorders – Nephrotic syndrome, Rheumatoid
arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis
9. Low Immunity –
Blood cancers,Malignant tumors, low immunity conditions.
10. Blood pressure
11. Giloy can be used along with castor oil to relieve gout.
12. It can be used along with ginger to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
13. Giloy is used with sugar to treat skin and liver related diseases.
14. It is also used with ghee to treat arthritis.
15. Giloy is used with jaggery for treating constipation.
1.Blood Cancer:
Consuming a concoction prepared by blending an aloe Vera
leaf with wheatgrass and Giloy stem proves effective in the treatment of blood
cancer and reduces the painful side effects of chemotherapy.
2. Boosts Immunity:
Giloy has ability to boost immunity. It acts as a
rejuvenating agent too. Giloy contains antioxidant properties that improve
health and fight dangerous diseases. Giloy also removes toxins from both
the kidneys and the liver and makes sure to flush out free radicals. In
addition to all this, Giloy even fights bacteria that cause disease and also
combats liver diseases and urinary tract infections.
3. Treats Chronic
Fever:
Another benefit of Giloy is that it treats chronic fever and
diseases. Since it is anti-pyretic in nature, it can reduce signs and symptoms
of several life threatening conditions. It increases the count of your blood
platelets and alleviates symptoms of dengue fever as well
4. Boosts Digestion:
Giloy can also take care of your digestive system. This
Giloy herb is popularly known for treating ailments of several kinds. In fact,
you can use this simple remedy at home in order to maximize the results. Take
half a gram of Giloy powder along with some amla regularly. Giloy juice can
also be taken along with buttermilk in order to maximize the results. This
remedy can be used for patients suffering from piles as well. Giloy relaxes
the mind and prevents indigestion
5. Diabetes:
If you suffer from diabetes, Giloy would definitely be
effective for you. Giloy acts as a hypoglycaemic agent. It can lower the levels
of blood pressure and lipids. This makes it very easy to treat type 2 diabetes.
Diabetic patients can also take Giloy juice in order to reduce high levels of
blood sugar.
6. Herb:
Giloycan reduce both mental stress as well as anxiety. Giloy
is often combined with other herbs to make an excellent health tonic. It will
boost memory and help you pay attention at work . It can clear all brain toxins
too. Giloy has often been called an anti-aging herb.
7. Asthma:
Asthma causes chest tightness, shortness of breath,
coughing, wheezing etc. It is very difficult to treat such a condition. Giloyhas
often been used by experts to treat asthma patients.
8. Gouty Arthritis:
Giloycontains anti-flammatory as well as anti-arthritic
properties that take care of arthritis and its several symptoms, including
joint pains.
9. Eye Disorders:
Giloy can also be used to treat eye disorders. It boosts
clarity and helps you see better without spectacles. In some parts of India,
people do apply Giloy to the eyes. Just boil some of it in water, let it cool
down and apply all over the eye lid.
11. Reduces Signs Of
Aging:
Giloy can also be used to treat signs of aging. It contains
anti-aging properties that reduce dark spots, pimples, fine lines and wrinkles.
It keeps your skin bright, young and beautiful.
Is Giloy Safe For
Kids?
Giloy is safe for children who are aged five years and
above. However, doses shouldn’t be given for more than one to two weeks.
Giloy in Cancer treatment:
This wonderful Ayurvedic herb helps in raising the
efficiency of protective WBC (white blood cells) and builds up the body's own
protection mechanism known as immune system. It is used as an immunity booster
in certain ailments like jaundice, hepatic fibrosis and seasonal fevers. Giloy
has proved very effective in preventing fibrous changes and promoting
regeneration of the liver. It is a very good and helpful diuretic agent that
helps removing renal stones and reducing urea from the blood. Giloy has
antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, and anti-allergic actions.
Causes of cancer and
Treatment Prevention of Cancer with Giloy:
Cancer starts with the damage in your DNA. DNA tells your
cells how to grow and divide. Normal cells also suffer damage in their DNA but
either they are able to repair themselves or they die. But there are certain
damages that cannot be repaired. This causes the cells to grow and such cells
become cancerous. The mutations also increase the life of the affected cells
and they live beyond their normal life span. This causes the accumulation of
the cancerous cells.
Many studies have now established that about 80 to 90
percent of cancer in humans is caused due to environmental factors. Some of the
important factors contributing to cancer are smoking, infectious diseases,
diet, chemicals and presence of radiation near the places of our residence or
work.
Giloy is an Indian herb which has been used since ages
by the masters of Ayurveda for the treatment of various diseases including
cancer. It is said to increase the life of the human beings by preventing the
body from many disease. It is antihelminthic, anti periodic, anti arthritic,
blood purifier, anti pyretic, digestive, carminative and expectorant. It gives
strength to the heart and is an excellent diuretic.
Recent studies have confirmed that the fresh juice of the
plant is very beneficial in the treatment and prevention of cancer. The
important chemical compounds found in the plant are tinosporin, palmarin,
tinosporon, tinosporol, perberillin, berberine and heptaconsoltinosporic acid.
The fresh stem bark contains giloinin, giloin and gilosterol. But recently
phenolic lignin and hypoglycemia agent have also been isolated from the plant.
The above bio active phytochemicals have been found to have ability to prevent
various diseases including cancer and other immunological disorders.
Based on the historical evidence of the use of Giloy or
Tinospora in the treatment of various diseases including cancer and in the
light of the recent researches many studies have been done to verify the claim
that the fresh plant juice cures and prevents cancer including the liver
cancer.
Though more scientific studies are required but the studies
so far have revealed the anti cancer and radio protective activities of the
herb. The encouraging results only support the wisdom of the ancient masters of
Ayurveda.
It is used in cancer prevention, cancer treatment support,
high cholesterol and liver protection. It is used as strong anti-aging factor.
It has been used to treat convalescence from severe illness, arthritis, food
allergies and anemia. According to some herbalists, Tinospora has adaptogen
effects, a term that indicates it helps the body to adopt to stress. In
children it is used in general debility, digestive disturbance, loss of
appetite and fever.Giloy is popular for its role in cancer and even many trials
are going on for its immunomodulatory capacity in treatment of AIDS patients.
How to use Giloy in
Cancer:
Taking 500 mg to 1000 mg dosage, twice daily in case of
cancers. In case of blood impurities, skin diseases, gout, the dosage can be
500 mg twice daily Buy 200 gram Giloy sat and make 400 equal dosages and wrap
them in paper to make sachets. Each sachet will contain about 500 mg powder.
Consume 1 sachet twice daily or 2 sachets twice daily.
In recent years many Indian herbs that have been used since
long for various medicinal purposes, have received considerable attention and
various scientific studies have been made on them. These medicinal herbal
plants contain many phytochemicals like vitamins, terpenoids, carotenoids,
flavonoids, saponins, tannins, alkaloids, enzyms and minerals etc. All these
phytochemicals have antioxidant properties which help in the treatment of many
diseases including cancer.
Giloy is one such medicinal plant which helps in the
treatment of cancer, perhaps the most important genetic diseases.
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