Giloy: Miraculous medicine of Ayurveda, know its advantages and use.

Last updated:February 21, 2025, 17:21 IST

According to Ayurveda, Giloy improves digestion and increases appetite. Eating it increases the strength to fight against diseases and it is also beneficial for the eyes. Consuming Giloy daily thirsty, burning, diabetes, leprosy …Read more

New Delhi. When the whole world was upset at the time of Kovid, then Giloy, a special medicine of our Ayurveda, came into the discussion. It is considered as nectar. This is a herb that helps to cure many diseases. It balances the three doshas of the body – Vata, Pitta and Kapha, hence it is also called Tridosh Shamak medicine.

It is considered a very important medicine in Ayurveda, Charak Samhita and home remedies. It not only removes diseases but helps in keeping the whole body healthy. The Sushruta Samhita also describes its qualities. Giloy leaves are astringent and bitter, but they have many benefits.

According to Ayurveda, Giloy improves digestion and increases appetite. Eating it increases the strength to fight against diseases and it is also beneficial for the eyes. Consuming Giloy daily provides relief in problems like thirst, irritation, diabetes, leprosy, jaundice, hemorrhoids, TB and urinary disease. It is also very beneficial to remove weakness in women.

In the Sushruta Samhita, its medicinal properties are explained in detail. It is a creeper, the tree on which it climbs, also takes some of its qualities in itself. Therefore Giloy, who climbed Neem tree, is considered the best. The stem of Giloy looks like a rope and its leaves are like betel leaves. Its flowers bloom in yellow and green bunches, while its fruits are like peas. In today’s Ayurveda, it is considered anti-bacterial, anti-viral and germ destroyer.

Consumption of Giloy increases the eyesight. Drinking its juice mixed with Triphala ends the weakness of the eyes. In addition, for cleaning the ear, rubbing the stem of Giloy in water and putting it in the ear cleans the dirt of the ear. In case of hiccups, consuming it with dry ginger provides relief.

According to Ayurvedic texts, by making a decoction with herbs like Ashwagandha, Shatavar, Dashmool, Adusa, Atis etc., it provides relief to the TB patient. In addition, to get relief from acidity, drinking sugar candy in Giloy juice and drinking it relieves vomiting and stomach irritation. To overcome the problem of constipation, consuming jaggery with Giloy juice is beneficial. Giloy is also very beneficial in the problem of piles. Drinking a decoction made by boiling Harad, Coriander and Giloy in water provides relief in hemorrhoids.

Not only this, Giloy is also considered very beneficial to overcome problems related to liver. Mixing fresh Giloy, parsley, small peepal and neem and drinking a decoction removes liver problems. In addition, it is also helpful in controlling diabetes. Giloy juice is very beneficial for diabetic patients. Taking it with honey and taking it is controlled by sugar levels, Giloy is very effective even in diseases like Hathipaon or Filaria. Mixing its juice with mustard oil and drinking it on an empty stomach provides relief in this disease.

Giloy is also considered very beneficial for keeping the heart healthy. Taking it in lukewarm water with black pepper prevents heart diseases. Even in a serious disease like cancer, Giloy is considered an effective medicine. According to Patanjali’s research, giving giloy and wheat sorghum juice on blood cancer patients has been very beneficial. The amount of Giloy’s intake should be taken care of. Usually, the quantity of decoction should be taken 20-30 ml gram and the quantity of juice should be taken 20 ml. However, for more benefits it should be taken with the advice of Ayurvedic physician.

However, it can also cause some disadvantages. It reduces blood sugar, so those whose sugar level is low, should not consume it. It should be avoided during pregnancy. It should be used only after taking the advice of a doctor. Giloy is found almost everywhere in India. From Kumaon to Assam, from Bihar to Karnataka, it is found in abundance. It grows up to 1,000 meters above sea level.